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Koňuchová M, Boháčiková A, Valík Ľ. Characterisation of the surface growth of Mucor circinelloides in cheese agar media using predictive mathematical models. Heliyon 2024; 10:e30812. [PMID: 38765159 PMCID: PMC11101853 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
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The main objective of this work was to characterise the mycelial growth of Mucor circinelloides, one of the fungal contaminants that appear frequently in the artisan cheese production environment. The study uses primary Baranyi and Huang models to compare their parameters and predict M. circinelloides on cheese-based medium (CBA) under diverse environmental conditions (temperature range from 6 to 37 °C and 0 and 1 % NaCl concentration). However, the Baranyi model consistently estimated longer lag phases and higher surface growth rates (sgr) than the Huang model; both models showed adequate best-fit performance (exactly with the mean coefficient of determination R2 = (0.993 ± 0.020 × 10-1). The groups of primary growth parameters were analysed against temperature using the cardinal model (CM) with the following main outputs. The optimal surface growth rates (sgropt) on CBA were 6.8 and 6.5 mm/d calculated with the Baranyi and Huang models, respectively. They were reduced by approximately 46 % on the surface of the agar medium when 1 % NaCl was added. Topt was estimated in a very narrow range of 32.1-32.5 °C from both primary sgr data sets (0 % and 1 % NaCl). Similarly, Tmax values of 37.2 °C and 37.3 °C were estimated for the Baranyi and Huang models, respectively; however, they decreased at 2 °C in CBA with 1 % NaCl (Tmax = 35.1 °C). The application of CM for sgr provided an estimation of the parameter Tmin with negative values that are considered only as a theoretical output. The results provide insight into the modelling and prediction of fungi growth as a function of time and salt concentration, including the times to detect visible mycelial growth of Mucor circinelloides. The mere quantification of this phenomenon can be useful for practice. Adjusting the frequency of the cheese surface washing step with a salt solution at the early stage of ripening properly can prevent the growth of not only fast fungal growers.
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- Martina Koňuchová
- Institute of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology Bratislava, Radlinského 9, SK-812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology Bratislava, Radlinského 9, SK-812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology Bratislava, Radlinského 9, SK-812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia
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Ye R, Biango-Daniels M, Steenwyk JL, Rokas A, Louw NL, Nardella R, Wolfe BE. Genomic, transcriptomic, and ecological diversity of Penicillium species in cheese rind microbiomes. Fungal Genet Biol 2024; 171:103862. [PMID: 38218228 DOI: 10.1016/j.fgb.2023.103862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Although Penicillium molds can have significant impacts on agricultural, industrial, and biomedical systems, the ecological roles of Penicillium species in many microbiomes are not well characterized. Here we utilized a collection of 35 Penicillium strains isolated from cheese rinds to broadly investigate the genomic potential for secondary metabolism in cheese-associated Penicillium species, the impact of Penicillium on bacterial community assembly, and mechanisms of Penicillium-bacteria interactions. Using antiSMASH, we identified 1558 biosynthetic gene clusters, 406 of which were mapped to known pathways, including several mycotoxins and antimicrobial compounds. By measuring bacterial abundance and fungal mRNA expression when culturing representative Penicillium strains with a cheese rind bacterial community, we observed divergent impacts of different Penicillium strains, from strong inhibitors of bacterial growth to those with no impact on bacterial growth or community composition. Through differential mRNA expression analyses, Penicillium strains demonstrated limited differential gene expression in response to the bacterial community. We identified a few shared responses between the eight tested Penicillium strains, primarily upregulation of nutrient metabolic pathways, but we did not identify a conserved fungal response to growth in a multispecies community. These results in tandem suggest high variation among cheese-associated Penicillium species in their ability to shape bacterial community development and highlight important ecological diversity within this iconic genus.
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- Ruby Ye
- Department of Biology, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Evolutionary Studies Initiative, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235, USA
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- Department of Biology, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA
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Busetta G, Garofalo G, Claps S, Sardina MT, Franciosi E, Alfonzo A, Francesca N, Moschetti G, Settanni L, Gaglio R. The wooden shelf surface and cheese rind mutually exchange microbiota during the traditional ripening process. Int J Food Microbiol 2024; 409:110478. [PMID: 37948980 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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The rind acts as a protective barrier for internally-bacterial ripened cheeses. Unlike surface-inoculated smear cheeses, centripetal maturation is not assumed to occur in these cheeses. This research was aimed to evaluate the microbial diversity of the wooden shelves used for the ripening of Protected Denomination of Origin (PDO) Pecorino di Filiano and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Canestrato di Moliterno cheeses. The microorganisms associated with the rind of these cheeses were also investigated. Both wooden shelf surfaces and cheese rinds were sampled by brushing method to collect their biofilms. Wooden shelves showed levels of total mesophilic microorganisms (TMM) between 5.6 and 7.2 log CFU/cm2, while cheese rinds between 6.1 and 7.8 log CFU/cm2. The major dairy pathogens (Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus) were never detected, while mesophilic and thermophilic bacteria dominated the surfaces of all wooden shelves and cheese rinds. LAB community was represented by Enterococcus spp., Leuconostoc spp., and Marinilactibacillus spp. Among yeasts, Debaryomyces spp., Candida spp., were identified, while Aspergillus spp., and Penicillium spp., dominated the community of filamentous fungi. MiSeq Illumina analysis identified 15 phyla, 13 classes, 28 orders, 54 families, and 56 genera among bacteria. Staphylococcus spp. was identified from all wooden surfaces, with a maximum abundance of 71 %. Brevibacterium, Corynebacterium and halophilic bacteria were detected in almost all samples. Regarding fungi, wooden shelves mainly hosted Aspergillus, Penicillium and Debaryomyces hansenii, while cheese rinds especially Penicillium and D. hansenii. Alpha diversity confirmed a strict correlation between the microbiota of wooden shelves and that of cheese rinds for the majority of factories. This study confirmed that the wooden shelves used for cheese ripening are microbiologically active and represent safe systems. Furthermore, the results of this work clarified the transfer flow between wooden shelves and PDO Pecorino di Filiano and PGI Canestrato di Moliterno cheese surfaces: smear-active microorganisms are mainly transferred from wooden shelves to cheese rind, which potentially contribute to the development of the final organoleptic characteristics; meanwhile, cheeses transfer LAB that are potentially involved in defining the safety aspects of the shelves.
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- Gabriele Busetta
- Dipartimento Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Forestali, Università di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze 4, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Forestali, Università di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze 4, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- CREA Research, Centre for Animal Production and Aquaculture, S.S. 7 Via Appia, Bella Muro, PZ 85051, Italy
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- Dipartimento Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Forestali, Università di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze 4, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Research and Innovation Centre, Fondazione Edmund Mach (FEM), Via E. Mach 1, 38098 San Michele all'Adige, Italy
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- Dipartimento Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Forestali, Università di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze 4, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Forestali, Università di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze 4, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Forestali, Università di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze 4, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Forestali, Università di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze 4, 90128 Palermo, Italy.
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- Dipartimento Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Forestali, Università di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze 4, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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Ye R, Tomo C, Chan N, Wolfe BE. Penicillium molds impact the transcriptome and evolution of the cheese bacterium Staphylococcus equorum. mSphere 2023; 8:e0004723. [PMID: 37219436 PMCID: PMC10449494 DOI: 10.1128/msphere.00047-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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The observation that Penicillium molds can inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus was a catalyst for the antibiotic revolution. Considerable attention has been paid to purified Penicillium metabolites that inhibit bacteria, but little is known about how Penicillium species impact the ecology and evolution of bacteria in multispecies microbial communities. Here, we investigated how four different species of Penicillium can impact global transcription and evolution of a widespread Staphylococcus species (S. equorum) using the cheese rind model microbiome. Through RNA sequencing, we identified a core transcriptional response of S. equorum against all five tested Penicillium strains, including upregulation of thiamine biosynthesis, fatty acid degradation, and amino acid metabolism as well as downregulation of genes involved in the transport of siderophores. In a 12-week evolution experiment where we co-cultured S. equorum with the same Penicillium strains, we observed surprisingly few non-synonymous mutations across S. equorum populations evolved with the Penicillium species. A mutation in a putative DHH family phosphoesterase gene only occurred in populations evolved without Penicillium and decreased the fitness of S. equorum when co-cultured with an antagonistic Penicillium strain. Our results highlight the potential for conserved mechanisms of Staphylococcus-Penicillium interactions and demonstrate how fungal biotic environments may constrain the evolution of bacterial species.IMPORTANCEFungi and bacteria are commonly found co-occurring both in natural and synthetic microbiomes, but our understanding of fungal-bacterial interactions is limited to a handful of species. Conserved mechanisms of interactions and evolutionary consequences of fungal-bacterial interactions are largely unknown. Our RNA sequencing and experimental evolution data with Penicillium species and the bacterium S. equorum demonstrate that divergent fungal species can elicit conserved transcriptional and genomic responses in co-occurring bacteria. Penicillium molds are integral to the discovery of novel antibiotics and production of certain foods. By understanding how Penicillium species affect bacteria, our work can further efforts to design and manage Penicillium-dominated microbial communities in industry and food production.
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- Ruby Ye
- Department of Biology, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Biology, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Biology, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Biology, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, USA
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Diversity of Filamentous Fungi Associated with Dairy Processing Environments and Spoiled Products in Brazil. Foods 2022; 12:foods12010153. [PMID: 36613369 PMCID: PMC9818152 DOI: 10.3390/foods12010153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Few studies have investigated the diversity of spoilage fungi from the dairy production chain in Brazil, despite their importance as spoilage microorganisms. In the present study, 109 filamentous fungi were isolated from various spoiled dairy products and dairy production environments. The isolates were identified through sequencing of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region. In spoiled products, Penicillium and Cladosporium were the most frequent genera of filamentous fungi and were also present in the dairy environment, indicating that they may represent a primary source of contamination. For dairy production environments, the most frequent genera were Cladosporium, Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Nigrospora. Four species (Hypoxylon griseobrunneum, Rhinocladiella similis, Coniochaeta rosae, and Paecilomyces maximus) were identified for the first time in dairy products or in dairy production environment. Phytopathogenic genera were also detected, such as Montagnula, Clonostachys, and Riopa. One species isolated from the dairy production environment is classified as the pathogenic fungi, R. similis. Regarding the phylogeny, 14 different families were observed and most of the fungi belong to the Ascomycota phylum. The understanding of fungal biodiversity in dairy products and environment can support the development of conservation strategies to control food spoilage. This includes the suitable use of preservatives in dairy products, as well as the application of specific cleaning and sanitizing protocols designed for a specific group of target microorganisms.
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Impact of the Inoculation Method of Geotrichum candidum, Used as Biocontrol Agent, on T-2 Toxin Produced by Fusarium sporotrichioides and F. langsethiae during the Malting Process. Toxins (Basel) 2022; 14:toxins14040239. [PMID: 35448848 PMCID: PMC9026884 DOI: 10.3390/toxins14040239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In malt production, steeping and germination steps offer favorable environmental conditions for fungal proliferation when barley is already contaminated by Fusarium species, T-2 toxin producers. However, the use of G. candidum as a biocontrol agent can prevent this proliferation. Indeed, in previous work, a correlation between phenyllactic acid (PLA) production by G. candidum and the reduction in Fusarium sporotrichioides and F. langsethiae growth and T-2 toxin concentration was demonstrated. In the present study, to improve the efficiency of G. candidum, the effects of the inoculum concentration and the inoculation method of G. candidum on PLA and T-2 toxin concentrations were evaluated. First, co-culture experiments with Fusarium species and G. candidum were conducted in a liquid synthetic medium. The results showed that inoculation of G. candidum in the freeze-dried form at 0.4 g/L allowed the production of PLA from the second day of incubation associated with a reduction in T-2 toxin concentration of 82% and 69% produced by F. sporotrichioides and F. langsethiae, respectively. Moreover, the activated form of G. candidum at 0.4 g/L enhanced PLA concentration leading to better T-2 toxin reduction. Second, experiments were conducted on artificially infected barley kernels with both Fusarium species under conditions mimicking the malting step. As for co-culture experiments, the use of the activated form of G. candidum was established as the best condition for T-2 toxin concentration reduction for a 3 day malting period.
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Development and application of a competitive enzyme immunoassay for the detection of penitrem A in fungal mycelium: Evidence for frequent occurrence of multiple indole-containing mycotoxins in mouldy foods. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Shi C, Maktabdar M. Lactic Acid Bacteria as Biopreservation Against Spoilage Molds in Dairy Products - A Review. Front Microbiol 2022; 12:819684. [PMID: 35154045 PMCID: PMC8826399 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.819684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Mold spoilage of dairy products such as yogurt is a concern in dairy industry. Not only does it lead to substantial food waste, economic losses, and even brand image damage, but it may also cause public health concern due to the potential production of mycotoxin. Good hygiene practices are necessary to prevent contamination, but contamination may nevertheless occur at the production site and, not least, at the site of the consumer. In recent years, there has been a growing interest from consumers for "clean label" food products, which are natural, less-processed, and free of added, chemical preservatives, and a wish for shelf lives of considerable length in order to minimize food waste. This has sparked an interest in using lactic acid bacteria (LAB) or their metabolites as biopreservatives as a way to limit the growth of spoilage organisms in dairy products. A range of compounds produced by LAB with potential antifungal activity have been described as contributing factors to the inhibitory effect of LAB. More recently, growth inhibition effects caused by specific competitive exclusion have been elucidated. It has also become clear that the sensitivity toward both individual antifungal compounds and competition mechanisms differ among molds. In this review, the main spoilage molds encountered in dairy products are introduced, and an overview of the antifungal activity of LAB against different spoilage molds is presented including the main antifungal compounds derived from LAB cultures and the sensitivity of the spoilage molds observed toward these compounds. The recent findings of the role of competitive exclusion with emphasis on manganese depletion and the possible implications of this for biopreservation are described. Finally, some of the knowledge gaps, future challenges, and trends in the application of LAB biopreservation in dairy products are discussed.
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- Ce Shi
- Section of Food Microbiology and Fermentation, Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Ertas Onmaz N, Gungor C, Al S, Dishan A, Hizlisoy H, Yildirim Y, Kasap Tekinsen F, Disli HB, Barel M, Karadal F. Mycotoxigenic and phylogenetic perspective to the yeasts and filamentous moulds in mould-matured Turkish cheese. Int J Food Microbiol 2021; 357:109385. [PMID: 34509930 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2021.109385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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This study was conducted to determine the diversity of yeasts and filamentous moulds in mould-matured cheese (MMC) consumed in Turkey. Overall, 120 samples were collected from 12 different geographical locations between March 2016 and April 2017. The morphological observation was applied in combination with matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and molecular analyses to determine yeasts and filamentous moulds in the cheeses. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) technique was used to evaluate the ability of mycotoxins production of fungal isolates and the presence of mycotoxins in cheese samples. A total of 241 fungi (81 filamentous moulds and 160 yeast) were recovered, and Penicillium roqueforti and Debaryomyces hansenii were the most frequently isolated species in all cheese samples. The rep-PCR results indicated a high level of genetic diversity among fungal isolates, regardless of isolation source or geographical origin. Filamentous mould strains isolated from MMC were found to synthesize at least one mycotoxin (Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1 and G2, citrinine, cyclopiazonic acid, mycophenolic acid, ochratoxin A, penicillic acid and roquefortine C). Although mycotoxin producing ability was observed from all isolates, none of the cheese samples were found positive for these mycotoxins. AFM1 was detected in 8 (6.6%) MMC samples from which 2 (1.6%) were above the legal limits (0.05 μg/kg) set by the Turkish Food Codex (TFC) and European Commission (EC). In conclusion, Turkish MMCs were found to be contaminated with toxigenic fungi, so a potential public health risk, while low, exists. Therefore, the selection of nontoxigenic filamentous mould strains for cheese manufacturing and control of the ripening conditions is a critical need to ensure the quality and safety of Turkish MMC.
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- Nurhan Ertas Onmaz
- Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Food Processing, Bor Vocational School, Niğde Omer Halisdemir University, Nigde, Turkey
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de Souza T, Evangelista S, Passamani F, Bertechini R, de Abreu L, Batista L. Mycobiota of Minas artisanal cheese: Safety and quality. Int Dairy J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2021.105085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Isolation and identification of fungi found in contaminated fermented milk and antifungal activity of vanillin. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2021.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Agnolucci M, Daghio M, Mannelli F, Secci G, Cristani C, Palla M, Giannerini F, Giovannetti M, Buccioni A. Use of chitosan and tannins as alternatives to antibiotics to control mold growth on PDO Pecorino Toscano cheese rind. Food Microbiol 2020; 92:103598. [PMID: 32950139 DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2020.103598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The fungal microbiota usually growing on the cheese surface during ripening processes promote rind formation and the development of organoleptic characteristics, imparting positive sensory attributes to cheeses. As cheese contamination may also occur by undesirable molds, specific actions for preventing their growth are usually realized in dairy industries by using the antibiotic natamycin, which may represent a risk factor for human health and environmental sustainability. Here, agroindustrial by-products with natural antimicrobial properties, i.e. tannins and chitosan, were tested in a cheese-making trial producing PDO Tuscan pecorino cheese. Morphological and molecular methods revealed that the main components of rind fungal communities of PDO Tuscan pecorino cheese were represented by P. solitum, P. discolour and P. verrucosum. The use of chitosan on cheese rinds did not significantly affect the composition of rind fungal communities developing during the whole ripening process compared with controls treated with natamycin, whose numbers ranged from 3.4 ± 1.3 × 103 to 3.2 ± 1.8 × 104 and from 6.3 ± 3.5 × 102 to 4.0 ± 1.5 × 104, respectively. Overall, grape marc tannins and chitosan did not significantly affect the number and composition of fungal communities developing during PDO Pecorino Toscano cheese ripening, as well as its physical, chemical and nutritional profiles, showing that they may represent effective alternatives to the antibiotic natamycin.
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- Monica Agnolucci
- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124, Pisa, Italy; Interdepartmental Research Centre "Nutraceuticals and Food for Health" University of Pisa, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie, Alimentari, Ambientali e Forestali, University of Florence, Piazzale delle Cascine 18, 50144, Firenze, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie, Alimentari, Ambientali e Forestali, University of Florence, Piazzale delle Cascine 18, 50144, Firenze, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie, Alimentari, Ambientali e Forestali, University of Florence, Piazzale delle Cascine 18, 50144, Firenze, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Caseificio Sociale di Manciano Soc. Agr. Coop Località Piano di Cirignano, 58014, Manciano, GR, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124, Pisa, Italy; Interdepartmental Research Centre "Nutraceuticals and Food for Health" University of Pisa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie, Alimentari, Ambientali e Forestali, University of Florence, Piazzale delle Cascine 18, 50144, Firenze, Italy; Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca per la Valorizzazione degli Alimenti (Ce.R.A.), Viale Pieraccini 6, 50139, Firenze, Italy
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Kandasamy S, Park WS, Yoo J, Yun J, Kang HB, Seol KH, Oh MH, Ham JS. Characterisation of fungal contamination sources for use in quality management of cheese production farms in Korea. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2020; 33:1002-1011. [PMID: 32054221 PMCID: PMC7206383 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.19.0553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Revised: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study was conducted to determine the composition and diversity of the fungal flora at various control points in cheese ripening rooms of 10 dairy farms from six different provinces in the Republic of Korea. METHODS Floor, wall, cheese board, room air, cheese rind and core were sampled from cheese ripening rooms of ten different dairy farms. The molds were enumerated using YM petrifilm, while isolation was done on yeast extract glucose chloramphenicol agar plates. Morphologically distinct isolates were identified using sequencing of internal transcribed spacer region. RESULTS The fungal counts in 8 out of 10 dairy farms were out of acceptable range, as per hazard analysis critical control point regulation. A total of 986 fungal isolates identified and assigned to the phyla Ascomycota (14 genera) and Basidiomycota (3 genera). Of these Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Cladosporium were the most diverse and predominant. The cheese ripening rooms was overrepresented in 9 farms by Penicillium (76%), while Aspergillusin a single farm. Among 39 species, the prominent members were Penicillium commune, P. oxalicum, P. echinulatum, and Aspergillus versicolor. Most of the mold species detected on surfaces were the same found in the indoor air of cheese ripening rooms. CONCLUSION The environment of cheese ripening rooms persuades a favourable niche for mold growth. The fungal diversity in the dairy farms were greatly influenced by several factors (exterior atmosphere, working personnel etc.,) and their proportion varied from one to another. Proper management of hygienic and production practices and air filtration system would be effective to eradicate contamination in cheese processing industries.
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- Sujatha Kandasamy
- Animal Products Research and Development Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365,
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- Animal Products Research and Development Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365,
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- Animal Products Research and Development Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365,
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- Animal Products Research and Development Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365,
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- Animal Products Research and Development Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365,
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- Animal Products Research and Development Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365,
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- Animal Products Research and Development Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365,
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- Animal Products Research and Development Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365,
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Licon CC, Moro A, Librán CM, Molina AM, Zalacain A, Berruga MI, Carmona M. Volatile Transference and Antimicrobial Activity of Cheeses Made with Ewes' Milk Fortified with Essential Oils. Foods 2020; 9:E35. [PMID: 31906406 PMCID: PMC7022313 DOI: 10.3390/foods9010035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 12/21/2019] [Accepted: 12/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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During the last decades, essential oils (EOs) have been proven to be a natural alternative to additives or pasteurization for the prevention of microbial spoilage in several food matrices. In this work, we tested the antimicrobial activity of EOs from Melissa officinalis, Ocimum basilicum, and Thymus vulgaris against three different microorganisms: Escherichia coli, Clostridium tyrobutyricum, and Penicillium verrucosum. Pressed ewes' cheese made from milk fortified with EOs (250 mg/kg) was used as a model. The carryover effect of each oil was studied by analyzing the volatile fraction of dairy samples along the cheese-making process using headspace stir bar sorptive extraction coupled to gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Results showed that the EOs contained in T. vulgaris effectively reduced the counts of C. tyrobutyricum and inhibited completely the growth of P. verrucosum without affecting the natural flora present in the cheese. By contrast, the inhibitory effect of M. officinalis against lactic acid bacteria starter cultures rendered this oil unsuitable for this matrix.
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- Carmen C. Licon
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, California State University, Fresno, 5300 N Campus Drive M/S FF17, Fresno, CA 93740, USA;
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Agronómica, Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Avda. José María Urbina y Che Guevara, 130105 Portoviejo, Manabí, Ecuador
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- Food Product Quality Department, Consum S. Coop, Av. Alginet s/n, 46460 Silla, Valencia, Spain;
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- Food Quality Research Group, Institute for Regional Development (IDR), Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campus Universitario, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (A.M.M.); (M.I.B.)
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- Cátedra de Química Agrícola, E.T.S.I.A., Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campus Universitario, 02071 Albacete, Spain;
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- Food Quality Research Group, Institute for Regional Development (IDR), Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campus Universitario, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (A.M.M.); (M.I.B.)
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- School of Architecture, Engineering and Design, Food Technology Lab, Universidad Europea de Madrid, C/Tajo s/n, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
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Tančinová D, Foltínová D, Mašková Z, Štefániková J, Árvay J. Effect of essential oils of Myrtaceae plants on the Penicillium commune. POTRAVINARSTVO 2019. [DOI: 10.5219/1106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The aim of this research was to determine the inhibitory effect of vapor phase of five essential oils (EOs) on the growth of seven strains of Penicillium commune isolated from moldy milk products. Another objective was to determine the minimum inhibitory doses (in vitro and probit analyses) of EOs, which at concentration 625 μL.L-1 of air completely inhibited the growth of all strains. The antifungal activity was evaluated by the micro-atmosphere method. The essential oils used in this study were extract of plants from family Myrtaceae. Only one essential oil – clove (from Syzygium aromaticum L.; leaves) completely inhibited the growth of all strains during cultivation at 25 °C and 5 °C. Eucalyptus essential oil (from Eucaliptus globulus; leaves), tea tree essential oil (from Melaleuca alternifolia Cheel; leaves), cajeput essential oil (from Melaleuca leucadendra L.; leaves and twigs), niaouli essential oil (from Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) S.T.Blake; leaves) have different effects on the growth of P. commune strains. The order of tested essential oils according to the inhibition effect on the growth of the strains of P. commune (from the strongest to the weakest effect) was: clove > tea tree > cajeput > niaouli > eucalyptus. Clove EO that completely inhibited the growth of all strains was used to determine minimum inhibitory doses (MIDs). The MIDs were 125 µL.L-1 of air for two strains of P. commune and 250 µL.L-1 of air for five strains of P. commune on the 7th and 14th day of cultivation, also. Using probit analysis, predicted MIDs90 and MIDs50 were calculated. The MIDs90 were determined from 104.93 to 301.37 µL.L-1 of air.
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Fungi in air, raw materials and surface of dry fermented sausage produced in Brazil. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2019.03.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Ramos-Pereira J, Mareze J, Patrinou E, Santos JA, López-Díaz TM. Polyphasic identification of Penicillium spp. isolated from Spanish semi-hard ripened cheeses. Food Microbiol 2019; 84:103253. [PMID: 31421787 DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2019.103253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Revised: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Fifteen samples of semi-hard ripened cheeses, both spoiled (10) and unspoiled (5), and obtained from cheese factories located in Northwest of Spain, were analysed by a dilution plating technique and direct sampling. A total of 32 isolates were identified at species level by a polyphasic approach (phenotypic characterization, partial extrolite analysis and molecular identification). Most isolates (65.6%) belonged to the species P. commune; other species found were P. solitum, P. chrysogenum, P. nordicum, P. expansum and P. cvjetkovicii. All of the P. commune isolates were able to produce cyclopiazonic acid, while the P. nordicum and the P. expansum isolates were producers of ochratoxin A and patulin respectively. Despite this, the role of P. commune as beneficial fungi in cheese ripening should be investigated. Molecular identification based on BenA sequence analysis was able to identify the majority of isolates. The three mycotoxins investigated can be considered key for identification. The polyphasic approach seems to be a very valuable tool for identification of isolates of this complex genus.
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- Juliana Ramos-Pereira
- Department of Food Hygiene and Food Technology, Veterinary Faculty, Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana s/n, 24071, León, Spain.
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- Department of Veterinary and Preventive Medicine, University of Londrina, Brazil.
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Food Technology, Veterinary Faculty, Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana s/n, 24071, León, Spain.
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Food Technology, Veterinary Faculty, Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana s/n, 24071, León, Spain.
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Food Technology, Veterinary Faculty, Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana s/n, 24071, León, Spain.
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Sensitivity of food spoilage fungi to a smoke generator sanitizer. Int J Food Microbiol 2019; 289:72-76. [PMID: 30205309 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2018.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Revised: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Smoke generator sanitizers are easy to handle and can access to hard-to-reach places. They are a promising alternative for controlling food and air borne fungi, which are known to cause losses in the bakery, meat, and dairy industries. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of a smoke generator sanitizer based on orthophenylphenol against ten fungal species relevant to food spoilage. The tests were carried out according to the norms by the French protocol NF-T-72281, with adaptations specific for disinfectants diffused in the air. The tests were performed in an enclosed room of approximately 32 m3. Aspergillus brasiliensis (ATCC 16404), Candida albicans (ATCC 10231), Aspergillus flavus (ATCC 9643), Aspergillus chevalieri (IMI 211382), Cladosporium cladosporioides (IMI 158517), Lichtheima corymbifera (CCT 4485), Mucor hiemalis (CCT 4561), Penicillium commune (CCT 7683), Penicillium polonicum (NGT 33/12), and Penicillium roqueforti (IMI 217568) were exposed to the smoke generator sanitizer for 7 h. The product was efficient against C. albicans and C. cladosporioides, although it was unable to reduce 4 log of the other tested species. The variable sensitivity of the fungal species to the sanitizer emphasizes the importance of confronting a target microorganism (causing problems in a specific food industry) with the sanitizer aiming to control it and obtain satisfactory results in hygiene programs.
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Buehler A, Martin N, Boor K, Wiedmann M. Evaluation of biopreservatives in Greek yogurt to inhibit yeast and mold spoilage and development of a yogurt spoilage predictive model. J Dairy Sci 2018; 101:10759-10774. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2018-15082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Bedoya-Serna CM, Dacanal GC, Fernandes AM, Pinho SC. Antifungal activity of nanoemulsions encapsulating oregano (Origanum vulgare) essential oil: in vitro study and application in Minas Padrão cheese. Braz J Microbiol 2018; 49:929-935. [PMID: 30145265 PMCID: PMC6175729 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjm.2018.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2018] [Revised: 04/30/2018] [Accepted: 05/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the antifungal activity of nanoemulsions encapsulating essential oil of oregano (Origanum vulgare), both in vitro and after application on Minas Padrão cheese. Nanodispersions were obtained by the phase inversion temperature method. Cladosporium sp., Fusarium sp., and Penicillium sp. genera were isolated from cheese samples and used to evaluate antifungal activity. Minimal inhibitory concentrations of non-encapsulated and encapsulated oregano essential oil were determined, and they were influenced by the encapsulation of the essential oil depending on the type of fungus. The antifungal activity of the nanoencapsulated oregano essential oil in cheese slices showed no evidence of an effect of the MICs, when applied in the matrix. On the other hand, an influence of contact time of the nanoemulsion with the cheese was observed, due to the increase in water activity. It was concluded that nanoencapsulated oregano essential oil presented an inhibitory effect against the three genera of fungi evaluated. If environmental parameters, such as storage temperature and water activity, were controlled, the inhibitory effect of nanoemulsions of oregano oil could possibly be greatly improved, and they could be presented as a potential alternative for the preservation of Minas Padrão cheese against fungal contamination.
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- Carolina M Bedoya-Serna
- Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Faculdade de Zootecnia e Engenharia de Alimentos, Departamento de Engenharia de Alimentos, Pirassununga, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Faculdade de Zootecnia e Engenharia de Alimentos, Departamento de Engenharia de Alimentos, Pirassununga, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Faculdade de Zootecnia e Engenharia de Alimentos, Departamento de Medicina Veterinária, Pirassununga, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Faculdade de Zootecnia e Engenharia de Alimentos, Departamento de Engenharia de Alimentos, Pirassununga, SP, Brazil.
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Mohajeri FA, Misaghi A, Gheisari H, Basti AA, Amiri A, Ghalebi SR, Derakhshan Z, Tafti RD. The effect of Zataria multiflora Boiss Essential oil on the growth and citrinin production of Penicillium citrinum in culture media and cheese. Food Chem Toxicol 2018; 118:691-694. [PMID: 29908269 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2018.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Revised: 06/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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The effect of Zataria multiflora Boiss Essential oil (EO) on the growth, spore production, and citrinin production of Penicellium citrinum PTCC 5304 in the culture media as well as Iranian ultra-filtered white cheese in brine was investigated. Radial growth and spore production on the potato dextrose agar (PDA) were effectively inhibited by EO in a dose-dependent manner. At 200 ppm, the radial growth and sporulation declined by 92% and 100%, respectively. The growth was completely prevented at 400 ppm of EO on PDA and the minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) of the oil was estimated at 400 ppm. Furthermore, the Zataria multiflora also significantly suppressed the mycelial growth and citrinin production in broth medium at all investigated concentrations (P < 0.05). At 150 ppm of EO, the citrinin accumulation and mycelial growth reduced by 88.6% and 89.6%, respectively. The EO was tested at all concentrations and the findings show an inhibitory effect of P. citrinum against the radial fungal growth and citrinin production in cheese. However, no concentration of EO could completely inhibit the growth and production of citrinin in cheese. We therefore concluded that Zataria multiflora has the potential to substitute the antifungal chemicals as a natural inhibitor to control the growth of molds in foods such as cheese.
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- Fateme Akrami Mohajeri
- Zoonotic Diseases Research Center, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran; Department of Food Hygiene and Safety, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Food Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Shiraz, Shiraz, Iran
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- Zoonotic Diseases Research Center, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran; Department of Food Hygiene and Safety, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Zoonotic Diseases Research Center, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health, School of Health, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran
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- Private Practitioner, Graduated Student of Animal Reproduction Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
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Buehler A, Evanowski R, Martin N, Boor K, Wiedmann M. Internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequencing reveals considerable fungal diversity in dairy products. J Dairy Sci 2017; 100:8814-8825. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-12635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Garnier L, Valence F, Mounier J. Diversity and Control of Spoilage Fungi in Dairy Products: An Update. Microorganisms 2017; 5:E42. [PMID: 28788096 PMCID: PMC5620633 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms5030042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Revised: 07/24/2017] [Accepted: 07/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Fungi are common contaminants of dairy products, which provide a favorable niche for their growth. They are responsible for visible or non-visible defects, such as off-odor and -flavor, and lead to significant food waste and losses as well as important economic losses. Control of fungal spoilage is a major concern for industrials and scientists that are looking for efficient solutions to prevent and/or limit fungal spoilage in dairy products. Several traditional methods also called traditional hurdle technologies are implemented and combined to prevent and control such contaminations. Prevention methods include good manufacturing and hygiene practices, air filtration, and decontamination systems, while control methods include inactivation treatments, temperature control, and modified atmosphere packaging. However, despite technology advances in existing preservation methods, fungal spoilage is still an issue for dairy manufacturers and in recent years, new (bio) preservation technologies are being developed such as the use of bioprotective cultures. This review summarizes our current knowledge on the diversity of spoilage fungi in dairy products and the traditional and (potentially) new hurdle technologies to control their occurrence in dairy foods.
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- Lucille Garnier
- Laboratoire Universitaire de Biodiversité et Ecologie Microbienne (LUBEM EA3882), Université de Brest, Technopole Brest-Iroise, 29280 Plouzané, France.
- Science et Technologie du Lait et de l'Œuf (STLO), AgroCampus Ouest, INRA, 35000 Rennes, France.
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- Science et Technologie du Lait et de l'Œuf (STLO), AgroCampus Ouest, INRA, 35000 Rennes, France.
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- Laboratoire Universitaire de Biodiversité et Ecologie Microbienne (LUBEM EA3882), Université de Brest, Technopole Brest-Iroise, 29280 Plouzané, France.
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Effect of chestnut tannin extract ( Castanea sativa Miller) on the proliferation of Cladosporium cladosporioides on sheep cheese rind during the ripening. Int Dairy J 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2016.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Diversity of spoilage fungi associated with various French dairy products. Int J Food Microbiol 2017; 241:191-197. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2016.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2016] [Revised: 10/03/2016] [Accepted: 10/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Marín P, Palmero D, Jurado M. Occurrence of moulds associated with ovine raw milk and cheeses of the Spanish region of Castilla La Mancha. INT J DAIRY TECHNOL 2015. [DOI: 10.1111/1471-0307.12208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Patricia Marín
- Department of Genetics; Faculty of Biology; Complutense University of Madrid; José Antonio Nováis 12 Madrid 28040 Spain
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- Department of Plant Production: Botany and Plant Protection; EUIT Agrícola; Technical University of Madrid; Ciudad Universitaria s/n Madrid 28040 Spain
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- Department of Science and Technology applied to Agricultural Engineering; EUIT Agrícola; Technical University of Madrid; Ciudad Universitaria s/n Madrid 28040 Spain
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Banjara N, Suhr MJ, Hallen-Adams HE. Diversity of yeast and mold species from a variety of cheese types. Curr Microbiol 2015; 70:792-800. [PMID: 25694357 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-015-0790-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2014] [Accepted: 01/08/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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To generate a comprehensive profile of viable fungi (yeasts and molds) on cheese as it is purchased by consumers, 44 types of cheese were obtained from a local grocery store from 1 to 4 times each (depending on availability) and sampled. Pure cultures were obtained and identified by DNA sequence of the ITS region, as well as growth characteristics and colony morphology. The yeast Debaryomyces hansenii was the most abundant fungus, present in 79 % of all cheeses and 63 % of all samples. Penicillium roqueforti was the most common mold, isolated from a variety of cheeses in addition to the blue cheeses. Eighteen other fungal species were isolated, ten from only one sample each. Most fungi isolated have been documented from dairy products; a few raise potential food safety concerns (i.e. Aspergillus flavus, isolated from a single sample and capable of producing aflatoxins; and Candida parapsilosis, an emerging human pathogen isolated from three cheeses). With the exception of D. hansenii (present in most cheese) and P. roqueforti (a necessary component of blue cheese), no strong correlation was observed between cheese type, manufacturer, or sampling time with the yeast or mold species composition.
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- Nabaraj Banjara
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 143 Filley Hall, Lincoln, NE, 68583-0919, USA
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Marín P, Palmero D, Jurado M. Effect of solute and matric potential on growth rate of fungal species isolated from cheese. Int Dairy J 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2014.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Pangallo D, Šaková N, Koreňová J, Puškárová A, Kraková L, Valík L, Kuchta T. Microbial diversity and dynamics during the production of May bryndza cheese. Int J Food Microbiol 2014; 170:38-43. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2013.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2013] [Revised: 08/27/2013] [Accepted: 10/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Comi G, Iacumin L. Ecology of moulds during the pre-ripening and ripening of San Daniele dry cured ham. Food Res Int 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2013.01.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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SUÁREZ VIVIANAB, TREMMEL GUSTAVOJ, RIVERA MAURICIO, REINHEIMER JORGEA, MEINARDI CARLOSA. Polyphosphates as inhibitors of surface mould growth on hard cheese during ripening. INT J DAIRY TECHNOL 2012. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0307.2012.00837.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Asefa DT, Kure CF, Gjerde RO, Omer MK, Langsrud S, Nesbakken T, Skaar I. Fungal growth pattern, sources and factors of mould contamination in a dry-cured meat production facility. Int J Food Microbiol 2010; 140:131-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2010.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2010] [Revised: 03/29/2010] [Accepted: 04/05/2010] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Giraud F, Giraud T, Aguileta G, Fournier E, Samson R, Cruaud C, Lacoste S, Ropars J, Tellier A, Dupont J. Microsatellite loci to recognize species for the cheese starter and contaminating strains associated with cheese manufacturing. Int J Food Microbiol 2009; 137:204-13. [PMID: 20031244 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2009.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2009] [Revised: 11/05/2009] [Accepted: 11/20/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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We report the development of 17 microsatellite markers in the cheese fungi Penicillium camemberti and P. roqueforti, using an enrichment protocol. Polymorphism and cross-amplification were explored using 23 isolates of P. camemberti, 26 isolates of P. roqueforti, and 2 isolates of each of the P. chrysogenum and P. nalgiovense species, used to produce meat fermented products. The markers appeared useful for differentiating species, both using their amplification sizes and the sequences of their flanking regions. The microsatellite locus PC4 was particularly suitable for distinguishing contaminant species closely related to P. camemberti and for clarifying the phylogenetic relationship of this species with its supposed ancestral form, P. commune. We analyzed 22 isolates from different culture collections assigned to the morphospecies P. commune, most of them occurring as food spoilers, mainly from the cheese environment. None of them exhibited identical sequences with the ex-type isolate of the species P. commune. They were instead distributed into two other distinct lineages, corresponding to the old species P. fuscoglaucum and P. biforme, previously synonymized respectively with P. commune and P. camemberti. The ex-type isolate of P. commune was strictly identical to P. camemberti at all the loci examined. P. caseifulvum, a non toxinogenic species described as a new candidate for cheese fermentation, also exhibited sequences identical to P. camemberti. The microsatellite locus PC4 may therefore be considered as a useful candidate for the barcode of these economically important species.
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- Frédéric Giraud
- Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Département Systématique et Evolution, UMR OSEB 7205, CP 39, 57 rue Cuvier, 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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KURE C. Use of the selective agar medium CREAD for monitoring the level of airborne spoilage moulds in cheese production. Int J Food Microbiol 2008; 122:29-34. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2007.11.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2006] [Revised: 09/20/2007] [Accepted: 11/19/2007] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Hayaloglu AA, Kirbag S. Microbial quality and presence of moulds in Kuflu cheese. Int J Food Microbiol 2006; 115:376-80. [PMID: 17258341 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2006.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2006] [Revised: 11/30/2006] [Accepted: 12/06/2006] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The chemical and microbial qualities, including fungal flora, of 30 samples of Kuflu cheese randomly purchased from different markets in Turkey were investigated. The gross composition of the cheese samples ranged between 37.65-53.65% moisture, 6.21-40.09% fat-in-dry matter, 4.70-10.07% salt-in-moisture and 26.18-44.85% protein. The mean pH value of the cheeses was 6.29+/-0.28 and pH values ranged from 5.52 to 7.22. Variations between the samples in terms of their gross composition suggested a lack of quality standards in cheesemilk, cheesemaking procedure and ripening conditions. The levels of main microbial groups including total mesophilic and coliform bacteria, yeasts and moulds and the presence of some potentially pathogenic microorganisms (E. coli, Salmonella spp. and Staphylococcus aureus) were determined. The high numbers of all microbial groups and presence of potentially pathogenic organisms in the cheese samples suggested that the production and maturation of Kuflu cheese should be improved by better hygiene. Moulds at the cheese surface were isolated and identified. A total of 24 different mould species were detected and the genus most frequently isolated was Penicillium spp. which represented 70.25% of total isolates. Penicillium commune, P. roqueforti and P. verrucosum were the most abundant species in the cheeses sampled. The other dominant fungal groups were Geotrichum candidum, Penicillium expansum and P. chrysogenum. Other genera isolated from the cheese were Acremonium, Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Geotrichum, Mucor, Rhizopus and Trichoderma. The potentially toxigenic species, including some Penicillum spp. and Aspergillus flavus, were also detected.
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- A A Hayaloglu
- Department of Food Engineering, Inonu University, 44280 Malatya, Turkey
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Suárez VB, Frisón L, de Basílico MZ, Rivera M, Reinheimer JA. Inhibitory activity of phosphates on molds isolated from foods and food processing plants. J Food Prot 2005; 68:2475-9. [PMID: 16300093 DOI: 10.4315/0362-028x-68.11.2475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Six commercial phosphates were evaluated for inhibition of the growth of 17 molds isolated from food sources. The assays were performed at neutral and natural (without pH adjustment) pH values, and the molds were streaked on plate count agar with added phosphates. Phosphate concentrations of 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5% (wt/vol) were used, and the MIC was determined. The resistance of molds to phosphates depended on the species. At a neutral pH, Aspergillus ochraceus and Fusarium proliferatum were resistant to all phosphates at all concentrations assayed, and Byssochlamys nivea, Aureobasidium pullulans, and Penicillium glabrum were most sensitive. The most inhibitory phosphates were those with chain lengths greater than 15 phosphate units and the highest sequestering power. At natural pH values (resulting from dissolving the phosphate in the medium), inhibitory activity changed dramatically for phosphates that produced alkaline or acidic pH in the medium. Phosphates with alkaline pH values (sodium tripolyphosphate of high solubility, sodium tripolyphosphate, and sodium neutral pyrophosphate) were much more inhibitory than phosphates at a neutral pH, but sodium acid pyrophosphate (acidic pH) had decreased inhibitory activity. The results indicate that some phosphates could be used in the food industry to inhibit molds linked to food spoilage.
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- V B Suárez
- Instituto de Lactología Industrial, Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Santiago del Estero 2829, 3000 Santa Fe, Argentina.
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Boutrou R, Guéguen M. Interests in Geotrichum candidum for cheese technology. Int J Food Microbiol 2005; 102:1-20. [PMID: 15924999 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2004.12.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2004] [Revised: 08/02/2004] [Accepted: 12/11/2004] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The wide genotypic and phenotypic diversity of Geotrichum candidum strains does not facilitate its classification as yeast or a yeast-like fungus that is still a matter of debate. Whatever its classification, G. candidum possesses many different metabolic pathways that are of particular interest to the dairy industry. G. candidum is of importance in the maturation of cheese, and much is known about its direct contribution to cheese ripening and flavour formation. Its diverse metabolic potential means that G. candidum can play an important role in the ripening of many soft and semi-hard cheeses and make a positive contribution to the development of taste and aroma. It may also influence the growth of other microorganisms, both valuable and detrimental. The significance of the presence of G. candidum in cheese depends on the particular type of production and on the presence of biotypes featuring specific types of metabolism. However, in situ metabolic pathways involved in cheese ripening and their regulations are mainly unknown. The information available provides a good understanding of the potential of G. candidum strains that are used in cheese manufacture, and permits a better choice of strain depending on the characteristics required. The biochemical activities of G. candidum and its application in the dairy industry are presented in this review.
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- R Boutrou
- Unité Mixte de Recherche INRA-Agrocampus, Sciences et Technologie du Lait et de l'Oeuf, 65 rue de Saint Brieuc, 32042 Rennes cedex, France.
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Bachmann H, Bobst C, Bütikofer U, Casey M, Dalla Torre M, Fröhlich-Wyder M, Fürst M. Occurrence and significance of Fusarium domesticum alias Anticollanti on smear-ripened cheeses. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2004.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Kure CF, Skaar I, Brendehaug J. Mould contamination in production of semi-hard cheese. Int J Food Microbiol 2004; 93:41-9. [PMID: 15135581 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2003.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2003] [Revised: 09/24/2003] [Accepted: 10/03/2003] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Air, equipment, plastic film, brine and milk were sampled from four cheese factories in Norway during the period September 1997 to May 1999 in order to identify the critical points for mould contamination in the production process. Altogether, 672 samples were collected. Penicillium brevicompactum was the most frequently isolated species from three of the factories, while Geotrichum candidum was the most frequently isolated species from the fourth. P. commune, P. palitans, P. solitum and P. roqueforti ss. roqueforti, all common contaminants on cheese, were found in samples of air and equipment, and the former was also isolated from plastic film. The results in the present study showed that the mould levels in the cheese factories varied between the different control points. The mould levels at some of the air control points had high mould counts while the mould levels in milk and brine, on equipment and on plastic film, generally were low. The fungi at the control points with high mould levels consisted of common cheese contaminants as well as species not commonly isolated from cheese. The statistical analysis showed that air was the major source of the important cheese contaminants P. commune and P. palitans during the production process. High quality air with low number of cheese contaminants in production rooms, especially the wrapping room, is important in order to reduce mould contamination.
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- Cathrine Finne Kure
- The National Veterinary Institute, Section for Food and Feed Microbiology, PO Box 8156 Dep., 0033 Oslo, Norway.
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Serra R, Abrunhosa L, Kozakiewicz Z, Venâncio A, Lima N. Use of ozone to reduce molds in a cheese ripening room. J Food Prot 2003; 66:2355-8. [PMID: 14672237 DOI: 10.4315/0362-028x-66.12.2355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Cheese ripening rooms have an unusual environment, an environment that encourages mold growth. Ozone has been applied in various ways in the food industry. One useful advantage of ozone is that it inactivates molds. In this study, a cheese ripening room was ozonated, and the effectiveness of this treatment was evaluated both in air and on surfaces through sampling on a weekly basis over a 3-month period. The results obtained indicate that ozone treatment reduced the viable airborne mold load but did not affect viable mold on surfaces. Only by wiping the surfaces with a commercial sanitizer was it possible to decrease the viable mold load on surfaces. To improve overall hygiene in the ripening room, a combination of cleaning regimes is recommended. The mold genera occurring most frequently in the air of the cheese ripening room were Penicillium, Cladosporium, and Aspergillus, which accounted for 89.9% of the mold isolates. Penicillium and Aspergillus were identified to the species level, and data showed that P. brevicompactum and P. aurantiogriseum, as well as A. versicolor, were the species most frequently isolated.
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- Rita Serra
- Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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Differentiation of Penicillium commune and Penicillium palitans isolates from cheese and indoor environments of cheese factories using M13 fingerprinting. Food Microbiol 2002. [DOI: 10.1006/fmic.2001.0473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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