Bio-Based Antimicrobial Agents to Improve Agricultural and Food Safety

Author(s): Xinyi Pang and Yingjian Lu * .

DOI: 10.2174/9789815256239124010008

LAB Bacteriocin-Based Strategies for Food Preservation

Pp: 189-220 (32)

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Abstract

SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.

Abstract

Bacteriocins are ribosomally-synthesized peptides or proteins with broad or narrow-spectrum antimicrobial activity. Bacteriocins produced by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are considered natural preservatives with safe and green properties, and their use in food preservation meets consumer demand. In this paper, the classification of LAB bacteriocins and their antimicrobial mechanisms are described in detail. Its application in the preservation of food products such as meat, dairy, seafood, fruits and vegetables is reviewed. The application of bacteriocins in hurdle technology is also presented, including their combination with other antimicrobial agents such as essential oils, bacteriophages, lysozymes, chemical antimicrobial agents, as well as thermal and non-thermal processing technology. To sum up, this review will provide insights for researchers working with lactobacillus bacteriocins as well as for industry personnel looking for new methods of natural and safe food preservation.

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