Protective Cultures, Antimicrobial Metabolites and Bacteriophages for Food and Beverage Biopreservation

Protective Cultures, Antimicrobial Metabolites and Bacteriophages for Food and Beverage Biopreservation
Author: C. Lacroix
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2010-11-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0857090526

Consumers favour foods with fewer synthetic additives, but products must also be safe to eat and have a sufficiently long shelf-life. Biopreservation, the use of a product's natural microflora and its antibacterial products for protection against pathogens and spoilage, is a method of growing interest for the safe production of high quality minimally-processed foods. This book provides an essential overview of key topics in this area.Initial chapters review central aspects in food biopreservation, including the identification of new protective cultures and antimicrobial culture components, existing commercial fermentates including nisin and natamycin and the potential of novel fermentates and bacteriophages to improve food safety. Part II concentrates on the use of protective cultures, bacteriocins and bacteriophages to control the carriage of pathogenic microorganisms in food animals and to modulate human gut microflora. Chapters in the final section of the book review biopreservation of different types of foods, including milk and dairy products, fermented meats, fresh seafood and fruit. A review of active packaging for food biopreservation completes the volume.Edited by a leading expert, Protective cultures, antimicrobial metabolites and bacteriophages for food and beverage biopreservation is a fundamental reference for researchers and food industry professionals working to ensure the safety of the food supply. - Reviews the central aspects in food biopreservation, including the identification of new protective cultures and antimicrobial culture components - Examines the use of protective cultures, bacteriocins and bacteriophages to control the carriage of pathogenic microorganisms - Provides an overview of the biopreservation of different types of foods, including milk and dairy products, fermented meats, fresh seafood and fruit

Protective Cultures, Antimicrobial Metabolites and Bacteriophages for Food and Beverage Biopreservation

Protective Cultures, Antimicrobial Metabolites and Bacteriophages for Food and Beverage Biopreservation
Author: C. Lacroix
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-08-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780081014752

Consumers favour foods with fewer synthetic additives, but products must also be safe to eat and have a sufficiently long shelf-life. Biopreservation, the use of a product's natural microflora and its antibacterial products for protection against pathogens and spoilage, is a method of growing interest for the safe production of high quality minimally-processed foods. This book provides an essential overview of key topics in this area. Initial chapters review central aspects in food biopreservation, including the identification of new protective cultures and antimicrobial culture components, existing commercial fermentates including nisin and natamycin and the potential of novel fermentates and bacteriophages to improve food safety. Part II concentrates on the use of protective cultures, bacteriocins and bacteriophages to control the carriage of pathogenic microorganisms in food animals and to modulate human gut microflora. Chapters in the final section of the book review biopreservation of different types of foods, including milk and dairy products, fermented meats, fresh seafood and fruit. A review of active packaging for food biopreservation completes the volume. Edited by a leading expert, Protective cultures, antimicrobial metabolites and bacteriophages for food and beverage biopreservation is a fundamental reference for researchers and food industry professionals working to ensure the safety of the food supply.

Protective Cultures, Antimicrobial Metabolites and Bacteriophages for Food and Beverage Biopreservation

Protective Cultures, Antimicrobial Metabolites and Bacteriophages for Food and Beverage Biopreservation
Author: C. Lacroix
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2010-11-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781439833971

Consumers favor foods and beverages with fewer synthetic additives, but products must also be safe to eat and have a sufficiently long shelf-life. Biopreservation (using a food’s natural microflora and/or their antibacterial products for protection against pathogens and spoilage), is a method of growing interest for the safe production of minimally-processed foods. Protective Cultures, Antimicrobial Metabolites and Bacteriophages for Food and Beverage Biopreservation explores this critical process that effectively balances food safety and shelf life longevity.

Application of Protective Cultures and Bacteriocins for Food Biopreservation

Application of Protective Cultures and Bacteriocins for Food Biopreservation
Author: Riadh Hammami
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2019-09-20
Genre:
ISBN: 2889630153

The use of microorganisms and their metabolites for the preservation of foods began in prehistory. Lactic acid bacteria are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for this purpose. They produce organic acids, diacetyl, acetoin, hydrogen peroxide, reuterin, reutericyclin and bacteriocins, all of which inhibit foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms. Bacteriocins and the strains that produce them are particularly effective as bio-preservatives in cheese, meat and vegetables. They hold the promise of ensuring the quality and safety of ready-to-eat, extended-shelf-life, fresh-tasting and minimally processed foods without chemical preservatives. This Research Topic provides an overview of bacterial cultures, bacteriocins and other metabolites that have shown promise for use as antimicrobial bio-preservatives in foods in general. Articles describing novel analytical technologies, strategies to reduce or eliminate pathogens in food systems or emerging technologies for the production or use of protective cultures or their bacteriocins are presented.

Handbook of Natural Antimicrobials for Food Safety and Quality

Handbook of Natural Antimicrobials for Food Safety and Quality
Author: M Taylor
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2014-11-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1782420428

Natural additives are increasingly favoured over synthetic ones as methods of ensuring food safety and long shelf-life. The antimicrobial properties of both plant-based antimicrobials such as essential oils and proteins such as bacteriocins are used in, for example, edible preservative films, in food packaging and in combination with synthetic preservatives for maximum efficacy. New developments in delivery technology such as nanoencapsulation also increase the potential of natural antimicrobials for widespread use in industry. Part one introduces the different types of natural antimicrobials for food applications. Part two covers methods of application, and part three looks at determining the effectiveness of natural antimicrobials in food. Part four focuses on enhancing quality and safety, and includes chapters on specific food products. - Reviews different types of antimicrobials used in food safety and quality - Covers how antimicrobials are created to be used in different foods - Examines how the antimicrobials are used in foods to enhance the safety and quality

Health and Safety Aspects of Food Processing Technologies

Health and Safety Aspects of Food Processing Technologies
Author: Abdul Malik
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 672
Release: 2019-10-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030249034

Food processing is expected to affect content, activity and bioavailability of nutrients; the health-promoting capacity of food products depends on their processing history. Traditional technologies, such as the use of antimicrobials and thermal processing, are efficient in increasing nutritional value to an extent, though they may not be effective at addressing food safety, particularly when it comes to maintaining the food's molecular structure. Modern food processing plants improve the quality of life for people with allergies, diabetics, and others who cannot consume some common food elements. Food processing can also add extra nutrients, such as vitamins. Processed foods are often less susceptible to early spoilage than fresh foods and are better suited for long-distance transportation from the source to the consumer. However, food processing can also decrease the nutritional value of foods and introduce hazards not encountered with naturally occurring products. Processed foods often include food additives, such as flavourings and texture-enhancing agents, which may have little or no nutritive value, and may in fact be unhealthy. This book deals with the subject of food processing in a unique way, providing an overview not only of current techniques in food processing and preservation (i.e., dairy, meat, cereal, vegetables, fruits and juice processing, etc.) but also the health and safety aspects: food technologies that improve nutritional quality of foods, functional foods, and nanotechnology in the food and agriculture industry. The text also looks into the future by defining current bottlenecks and future research goals. This work will serve as a ready reference for the subject matter to students and researchers alike.

Trends in Packaging of Food, Beverages and Other Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

Trends in Packaging of Food, Beverages and Other Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Author: Neil Farmer
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2013-02-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0857098977

Packaging plays an essential role in protecting and extending the shelf life of a wide range of foods, beverages and other fast-moving consumer goods. There have been many key developments in packaging materials and technologies in recent years, and Trends in packaging of food, beverages and other fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) provides a concise review of these developments and international market trends.Beginning with a concise introduction to the present status and trends in innovations in packaging for food, beverages and other fast-moving consumer goods, the book goes on to consider modified atmosphere packaging and other active packaging systems, including smart and intelligent packaging, and the role these play in augmenting and securing the consumer brand experience. Developments in plastic and bioplastic materials and recycling systems are then discussed, followed by innovations and trends in metal, paper and paperboard packaging. Further chapters review international environmental and sustainability regulatory and legislative frameworks, before the use of nanotechnology, smart and interactive packaging developments for enhanced communication at the packaging/user interface are explored. Finally, the book concludes by considering potential future trends in materials and technologies across the international packaging market.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Trends in packaging of food, beverages and other fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) is an important reference tool, providing a practical overview of emerging packaging technologies and market trends for research and design professionals in the food and packaging industry, and academics working in this area. - Introduces the present status, current trends and new innovations in the field whilst considering future trends in materials and technologies - Considers modified atmosphere packaging and other active packaging systems including smart and intelligent packaging - Discusses developments in plastic and bioplastic materials and recycling systems

Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic Beverages
Author: John Piggott
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2011-11-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 085709517X

Sensory evaluation methods are extensively used in the wine, beer and distilled spirits industries for product development and quality control, while consumer research methods also offer useful insights as the product is being developed. This book introduces sensory evaluation and consumer research methods and provides a detailed analysis of their applications to a variety of different alcoholic beverages.Chapters in part one look at the principles of sensory evaluation and how these can be applied to alcoholic beverages, covering topics such as shelf life evaluation and gas chromatography – olfactometry. Part two concentrates on fermented beverages such as beer and wine, while distilled products including brandies, whiskies and many others are discussed in part three. Finally, part four examines how consumer research methods can be employed in product development in the alcoholic beverage industry.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Alcoholic beverages is an invaluable reference for those in the brewing, winemaking and distilling industries responsible for product development and quality control, as well as for consultants in sensory and consumer science and academic researchers in the field. - Comprehensively analyses the application of sensory evaluation and consumer research methods in the alcoholic beverage industry - Considers shelf life evaluation, product development and gas chromatography - Chapters examine beer, wine, and distilled products, and the application of consumer research in their production

Advances in Microbial Food Safety

Advances in Microbial Food Safety
Author: J Sofos
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 445
Release: 2014-11-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1782421157

Research and legislation in food microbiology continue to evolve, and outbreaks of foodborne disease place further pressure on the industry to provide microbiologically safe products. This second volume in the series Advances in Microbial Food Safety summarises major recent advances in this field, and complements volume 1 to provide an essential overview of developments in food microbiology. Part one opens the book with an interview with a food safety expert. Part two provides updates on single pathogens, and part three looks at pathogen detection, identification and surveillance. Part four covers pathogen control and food preservation. Finally, part five focuses on pathogen control management. - Extends the breadth and coverage of the first volume in the series - Includes updates on specific pathogens and safety for specific foods - Reviews both detection and management of foodborne pathogens

Microbial Production of Food Ingredients, Enzymes and Nutraceuticals

Microbial Production of Food Ingredients, Enzymes and Nutraceuticals
Author: Brian McNeil
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 641
Release: 2013-03-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0857093541

Bacteria, yeast, fungi and microalgae can act as producers (or catalysts for the production) of food ingredients, enzymes and nutraceuticals. With the current trend towards the use of natural ingredients in foods, there is renewed interest in microbial flavours and colours, food bioprocessing using enzymes and food biopreservation using bacteriocins. Microbial production of substances such as organic acids and hydrocolloids also remains an important and fast-changing area of research. Microbial production of food ingredients, enzymes and nutraceuticals provides a comprehensive overview of microbial production of food ingredients, enzymes and nutraceuticals.Part one reviews developments in the metabolic engineering of industrial microorganisms and advances in fermentation technology in the production of fungi, yeasts, enzymes and nutraceuticals. Part two discusses the production and application in food processing of substances such as carotenoids, flavonoids and terponoids, enzymes, probiotics and prebiotics, bacteriocins, microbial polysaccharides, polyols and polyunsaturated fatty acids.Microbial production of food ingredients, enzymes and nutraceuticals is an invaluable guide for professionals in the fermentation industry as well as researchers and practitioners in the areas of biotechnology, microbiology, chemical engineering and food processing. - Provides a comprehensive overview of microbial flavours and colours, food bioprocessing using enzymes and food biopreservation using bacteriocins - Begins with a review of key areas of systems biology and metabolic engineering, including methods and developments for filamentous fungi - Analyses the use of microorganisms for the production of natural molecules for use in foods, including microbial production of food flavours and carotenoids