To develop a nisin- and lysozyme-based antimicrobial treatment for use with processed ham and bologna, in vitro experiments were conducted to determine whether inhibition enhancing interactions occur between the antimicrobials lysozyme, chrisin (a commercial nisin preparation), EDTA, NaCl and NaNO(2). Inhibitory interactions were observed between a number of agents when used against specific pa...

Here, the draft genome sequences of four different Methanobrevibacter species are presented. Three of the Methanobrevibacter species (M. curvatus, M. cuticularis, and M. filiformis) have been isolated from the termite hindgut, while M. oralis was isolated from human subgingival plaque.

A model was established to predict growth rate as a function of temperature, pH and water activity. The model is based on two, earlier developed models, one for growth rate as a function of temperature and water activity and the other for growth rate as a function of temperature and pH. Based on the assumption that combinatory effects between pH and water activity do not exist, the two models w...

This research revalues broccoli stalk by-product as a novel fermented health food, using its autochthonous microbiota. Broccoli slices were packed into glass jars, brine was added (6% w/v), and two dressings studied: garlic, mustard seeds. No dressing used control. Natural fermentation carried out at 25 °C for 6 days followed by further storage 4 °C. The identification of individual glucosinola...

Probiotics have been utilized as an option to treat problems brought on by safe and ecologically friendly pathogenic microorganisms in shrimp fish farming operations. are currently available powder form (dry form). Using spray drying technology, dry probiotics produced, with the finished result being a stable powder. In order regulate proliferation of harmful bacteria digestive tract, these use...