BactoShield

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Advanced Membrane-Active Antimicrobial Blend for Process Hygiene & Recovery

Fermentation and sugar processing systems are susceptible to microbial contamination due to nutrient-rich feedstocks, simple sugar availability, and favourable pH and temperature conditions. Microorganisms such as Leuconostoc, Lactobacillus, and wild yeast can contribute to deterioration of fermentable sugars and compromise process performance.

Effective microbial control is therefore important for reducing contamination-related sugar losses and maintaining process hygiene.

BactoShield is a next-generation cationic antibacterial formulation consisting of C12, C14, and C16 alkyl homologues. Its membrane-active action disrupts microbial cell membranes, providing broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against unwanted microorganisms.

Effective against thermotolerant microbial flora
Works at low dosage levels
Provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity
Helps prevent microbial contamination and sugar losses
Improves hygiene and supports process efficiency
Helps reduce scum formation

BactoShield can be applied in :

Primary Juice
Secondary Juice
Muddy Juice
Molasses & Grain Process Sanitization / CIP
Recycling Streams

Next-generation cationic antimicrobial formulation
Broad-spectrum membrane-active action
Effective against thermotolerant microbial flora
Performs at low dosage levels
Helps reduce microbial contamination and sugar losses
Supports process hygiene and efficiency

To evaluate the effectiveness of the CATALYSTS biological fermentation programme (ADY, Bactoshield and MV6) in improving ethanol production, reducing bacterial contamination, lowering residual sugar, minimizing spent wash generation, and enhancing overall fermentation performance under commercial C-heavy molasses fermentation conditions.

To strengthen fermentation performance by reducing bacterial contamination, lowering Volatile Acidity (VA), maintaining stable fermentation conditions, and improving overall process hygiene through the implementation of BactoShield, a targeted microbial control solution from The Catalysts Group.

FAQ's

Why is controlling thermotolerant bacteria important?

Thermotolerant microorganisms can survive elevated processing temperatures and continue multiplying within the process. BACTOSHIELD is designed to effectively control these organisms before they cause significant sugar losses or operational problems.

How is BACTOSHIELD different from routine sanitation practices?

Routine cleaning removes existing contamination but cannot prevent continuous microbial introduction through incoming feedstocks and process streams. BACTOSHIELD provides continuous microbial control during operation, helping maintain process hygiene between cleaning cycles.

How does BACTOSHIELD help improve overall plant reliability and operational efficiency?

By controlling microbial contamination, BACTOSHIELD helps reduce scum formation, sugar deterioration, and process disruptions. This supports cleaner operations, more consistent plant performance, and better utilization of existing equipment without major process modifications.