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Kikkoman A3 - Is the ATP Test Accurate?

Is the ATP measurement for surface hygiene accurate? A comparison between the A3 measurement and conventional ATP testing. How good is Kikkoman's ATP measurement?

15 March 20221 min read

Is the ATP test (Kikkoman A3) accurate

Kikkoman's A3 test can detect ATP + ADP + AMP.
In this video, Kikkoman shows why conventional ATP testing is not sufficient for hygiene checks in the meat and poultry industries.
Over time, ATP is broken down into ADP, which is found in most raw meat products.
Food products are not the only source of residual ATP; it is also present on food processing surfaces.
Bacteria can grow on these food residues and cause secondary contamination, leading to foodborne illness.
Good detection of ATP + ADP + AMP can help reveal poor or insufficient hygiene compared with ATP-only measurement.

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