Silliker® Food Science Center
We are proud to present Silliker® Food Science Center, the official renaming of our Food Science Center business units, in honor of our founder: Dr. John H. Silliker.
When Dr. Silliker founded his first laboratory in 1967, he became known as a preeminent figure in food safety and the fight against Salmonella. He used science to develop practical and innovative solutions to answer the safety challenges faced by the food industry. His work and vision continue to influence many generations of scientists and food experts and guides our innovation-driven approach today.
In the spirit of Dr. Silliker, the Silliker® Food Science Center’s core philosophy is to Inspire. Discover. Innovate.
Inspire.
Dr. Silliker has inspired generations of scientists. It’s with this inspiration our scientists stand ready to continue the tradition of developing science and lead contract research projects for the food industry.
Discover.
Dr. Silliker’s fundamental principle was to provide a place to go when you need to know. This has driven us to work alongside food companies to solve their unique challenges with shelf life extension, product integrity, and method applicability.
Here are some examples of some of the special projects we have assisted clients with in the US:
Thermal Resistance in Chocolate Chip Cookies at Three Moisture Levels
How do you know if your product is resistant to micro-organisms? In this case study, see how the Silliker® Food Science Center setup a study to observe the thermal resistance of Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-2354, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella in Chocolate Chip Cookies at Three Moisture Levels.
Validation of Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in more economical sample sizes
Can the sample size be increased to 125g sample to reduce testing multiple 25g samples for Listeria monocytogenes and still be detectable in portion of Swiss cheese? This is the question the Silliker® Food Science Center set out to answer.
Determination and Confirmation of Antibiotic and Antiviral Drug Residues in Pet Treats
Are there residual antibiotics and antiviral drug residues present in finished product pet treats? This is the question the Silliker® Food Science Center set out to answer.
Innovate
Dr. John H. Silliker continually pushed the boundaries of innovation which is continued today by our scientists.
Hear from our Scientists.
Let’s Innovate Together!
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