Biological preservatives are increasingly in demand as an alternative to chemicals, because of consumer's health and environmental concerns. Lactic acid bacteria isolated from fermented olives, considered as extreme environment, may encompass significant antimicrobial activity against...
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Hasnaoui, I.; Abouloifa, H.; Rokni, Y.; Bellaouchi, R.; Yahyaoui, M. I.; Saalaoui, E.; Noiriel, A.; Abousalham, A.; Essifi, K.; Tahani, A.; Jaouadi, B.; Asehraou, A.
Publisher
Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture, Nitra, Slovakia
Citation
Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, 2023, 12, 5,
The objective of this work was to assess the antimicrobial effect of crude extracts and non-polar and mid-polar subfractions of the brown macroalga Ericaria selaginoides, using a mid-polarity extraction medium. The activity was evaluated through challenge testing against Listeria monocytogenes in...
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Rubiño, S.; Aymerich, T.; Peteiro, C.; Bover-Cid, S.; Hortós, M.
Publisher
Springer, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Citation
Journal of Applied Phycology, 2023, 35, 2, pp 949-959
Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe foodborne infections in humans and invasive diseases in different animal species, especially in small ruminants. Infection of sheep and goats can occur via contaminated feed or through the teat canal. Both infection pathways result in direct (e.g., raw milk...
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Schoder, D.; Pelz, A.; Paulsen, P.
Publisher
MDPI AG, Basel, Switzerland
Citation
Foods, 2023, 12, 2,
Koumiss is a traditional fermented dairy product in Inner Mongolia pastoral areas, which is deeply loved by the local people; however, there has been little research on the characteristics of probiotics. This study comprehensively explored the properties of potential probiotics in koumiss,...
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Zhao HongZhe; Song QianJin; Guo Hao; Liu ChunYu; Yang Chao; Li Xin; Wang YaXin; Ma ZiPeng; Wang FengXue; Wen YongJun
Publisher
MDPI AG, Basel, Switzerland
Citation
Fermentation, 2023, 9, 2,
Demand for probiotics has increased significantly in recent years due to the growing consumer awareness of their benefits and advantages. In this study, we investigated the probiotic potential use of three antifungal lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains namely Lactiplantibacillus pentosus 22B, ...
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Lakhlifi, T.; El-Oirdi, S.; Maroui, I.; Zouhair, R.; Belhaj, A.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG, Cham, Switzerland
Citation
Biologia (Bratislava), 2023, 78, 4, pp 1129-1139
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) form a group of bacteria to which most probiotics belong and are commonly found in fermented dairy products. Fermented foods and beverages are foods made through desired microbial growth and enzymatic conversions of food components. In this study, 43 LAB were isolated...
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Seyoum Gizachew; Beeck, W. van; Spacova, I.; Dekeukeleire, M.; Ashenafi Alemu; Wude Mihret Woldemedhin; Mariam, S. H.; Lebeer, S.; Ephrem Engidawork
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MDPI AG, Basel, Switzerland
Citation
Fermentation, 2023, 9, 3,
Dairy products, especially cheeses have a great nutritional value and a high consumption level around the world. Cheese is one of the most common foods over the world, and according to the International Dairy Foods Association report, cheese is the major manufactured dairy product, with the...
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Alshareef, H. A.; Aly, M. M.; Bokhari, F. M.; Al-Seeni, M. N.
Publisher
Young Environmentalist Association, Lucknow, India
Citation
Agricultural & Biological Research, 2023, 39, 1, pp 421-426
Traditional cheeses are part of the Portuguese gastronomic identity, and raw milk of autochthonous species is a common primary ingredient. Here, we investigated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, Coagulase Positive Staphylococci (CPS) and pathogenic Escherichia coli, as well as of indicator...
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Praça, J.; Furtado, R.; Coelho, A.; Correia, C. B.; Borges, V.; Gomes, J. P.; Pista, A.; Batista, R.
Publisher
MDPI AG, Basel, Switzerland
Citation
Microorganisms, 2023, 11, 2,
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of nanoliposomes containing crocin and nisin in milk samples as a food model. Therefore, three formulations were prepared and compared, including (1) milk samples containing free nisin and crocin, (2) samples with nanoliposomes containing nisin...
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Yousefi, M.; Jafari, S. M.; Ahangari, H.; Ehsani, A.
Publisher
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (TUOMS), Tabriz, Iran
Citation
Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2023, 13, 1, pp 134-142
A novel saltatory rolling circle amplification (SRCA) assay was established for prompt identification of Listeria monocytogenes in milk and Indian milk cake (kalakhand). The SRCA and conventional PCR were independently able to detect 63 fg and 630 fg L. monocytogenes DNA per reaction, respectively. ...
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Prasad, M. C. B.; Milton, A. A. P.; Menon, V. K.; Ghatak, S.; Srinivas, K.; Momin, K. M.; Vineesha, S. L.; Das, S.; Sen, A.; Latha, C.; Sunil, B.; Jolly, D.
Publisher
Elsevier, Oxford, UK
Citation
International Dairy Journal, 2023, 137,