Role of Microorganisms in Food Preservationdoi:10.37421/2572-4134.2022.8.241MicroorganismsFood PreservationBiosynthetic BacteriaAntibioticsFood DeteriorationJoseph HouhoulaJournal of food & industrial microbiology
Often we talk about the negative issues caused by microorganisms in food such as food spoilage. But they can be used asefficient live factoriesto produce health beneficial food. Without some microorganisms, production of certain food items may not be possible or may be costly. Microbes are cheap...
Canning is also a popular method of food preservation. In this process, food is heated to a high temperature to kill bacteria and other microorganisms. Then, the food is sealed in airtight containers to prevent the entry of new microorganisms. The high temperature and airtight seal help to pre...
Such practices are essential not only for food security but also for the conservation of associated biodiversity, which includes pollinators, soil microorganisms, and other beneficial species [107, 118], as well as key agricultural animals such as water buffalo that contribute to sustainable farming ...
which accelerates food spoilage and reduces shelf life. This review examines the role of biodegradable and bio-based nanomaterials; such as cellulose nanocrystals; carbon dots, and sulfur quantum dots, in enhancing barrier properties essential for food preservation. A comparative analysis between synthetic...
Climate change has posed a significant threat to agricultural productivity in recent years. Due to their sessile nature, plants are vulnerable to various b
Silver nanoparticles also possess a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity to a large variety of microorganisms.50 Additionally, Ag NPs also have the potential to function as detectors, identifying and responding to changes in environmental conditions, including detecting contaminants, assessing microbial ...
1) [88]. The human body harbours trillions of microorganisms and they are in constant interaction with the host's body tissues (i.e., gut, skin and mucosa). Hence, it is not surprising that the microbiota plays a remarkable role in the host's body function [15,105]. For example, ...
The control of biodeteriogenic microorganisms is essential for the management of heritage sites. Many conventional biocides are no longer available because
of biofilm formation, essential for the protective mucosal barrier, and participate in metabolic processes, such as the breakdown of food particles and the maintenance of pH balance, which further supports a healthy oral environment. Overall, these microorganisms help maintain oral homeostasis and ...