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Cocconcelli PS, Gatti M, Giraffa G, Gobbetti M, Lanciotti R, Morelli L, Neviani E, Parente E. Should the microbiota of raw milk cheeses play a role in the definition of geographical indications and quality schemes within the European Union? mSystems 2023; 8:e0052023. [PMID: 37916828 PMCID: PMC10734520 DOI: 10.1128/msystems.00520-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza-Cremona, Italy
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Bettera L, Levante A, Bancalari E, Bottari B, Cirlini M, Neviani E, Gatti M. Lacticaseibacillus Strains Isolated from Raw Milk: Screening Strategy for Their Qualification as Adjunct Culture in Cheesemaking. Foods 2023; 12:3949. [PMID: 37959068 PMCID: PMC10648420 DOI: 10.3390/foods12213949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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The microbial ecology fundamentals of raw milk and long-ripened cheeses consist of a complex interaction between starter lactic acid bacteria (SLAB) and non-starter LAB (NSLAB). Although NSLAB aromatic properties are paramount, other phenotypic traits need to be considered for their use as adjunct cultures, such as the capability to endure technological parameters encountered during cheesemaking. The present study focused on the isolation and characterization of NSLAB from spontaneously fermented raw cow's milk coming from 20 dairies that produce Grana Padano PDO cheese. From 122 isolates, the screening process selected the 10 most diverse strains belonging to Lacticaseibacillus spp. to be phenotypically characterized. The strains were tested for their growth performance in milk in combination with the application of technological stresses, for their ability to produce volatile compounds after their growth in milk, and for their ability to use different nutrient sources and resist chemicals. The complex characterization qualified the strains 5959_Lbparacasei and 5296_Lbparacasei as the best candidates to be used as adjunct strains in the production of raw milk and long-ripened cheeses, provided that antibiotic resistance is measured before their employment. Other strains with interesting aromatic capabilities but lower heat resistance were 5293_Lbparacasei, 5649_Lbparacasei and 5780_Lbparacasei, which could be candidates as adjunct strains for uncooked cheese production.
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy; (L.B.); (E.B.); (B.B.); (M.C.); (E.N.); (M.G.)
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Levante A, Bertani G, Marrella M, Mucchetti G, Bernini V, Lazzi C, Neviani E. The microbiota of Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO cheese: a study across the manufacturing process. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1196879. [PMID: 37649628 PMCID: PMC10462780 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1196879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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Introduction Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO cheese (MBC) is a globally esteemed Italian cheese. The traditional cheesemaking process of MBC relies on natural whey starter culture, water buffalo's milk, and the local agroecosystem. Methods In this study, the microbial ecology of intermediate samples of MBC production, coming from two dairies with slightly different cheesemaking technology (dairy M large producer, and dairy C medium-small), was investigated using 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing. This research aimed to provide insights into the dynamics of microbial consortia involved in various cheesemaking steps. Results and discussion All samples, except for raw buffalo milk, exhibited a core microbiome predominantly composed of Streptococcus spp. and Lactobacillus spp., albeit with different ratios between the two genera across the two MBC producers. Notably, the microbiota of the brine from both dairies, analyzed using 16S amplicon sequencing for the first time, was dominated by the Lactobacillus and Streptococcus genera, while only dairy C showed the presence of minor genera such as Pediococcus and Lentilactobacillus. Intriguingly, the final mozzarella samples from both producers displayed an inversion in the dominance of Lactobacillus spp. over Streptococcus spp. in the microbiota compared to curd samples, possibly attributable to the alleviation of thermal stress following the curd stretching step. In conclusion, the different samples from the two production facilities did not exhibit significant differences in terms of the species involved in MBC cheesemaking. This finding confirms that the key role in the MBC cheesemaking process lies with a small-sized microbiome primarily composed of Streptococcus and Lactobacillus spp.
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- Alessia Levante
- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Remaggi G, Bottari B, Bancalari E, Catanzano O, Neviani E, Elviri L. Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus derivatives for 3D printed alginate/hyaluronic acid self-crosslinking hydrogels: Manufacturing and wound healing potential. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:124454. [PMID: 37076070 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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Derivatives [i.e. proteins and exopolysaccharides (EPS)] from Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus (LB) were extracted, characterized, and for the first time used in the production of novel self-crosslinking 3D printed alginate/hyaluronic acid (ALG/HA) hydrogels, as high-value functional biomaterials with therapeutic potentials in regenerative medicine applications. Derivatives coming from two different LB strains, LB1865 and LB1932, were tested in-vitro and compared for their cytotoxicity and effect on proliferation and migration on human fibroblast. EPS received particular attention as showing relevant dose-dependent cytocompatibility against the human fibroblast. The derivatives showed an ability to increase cell proliferation and migration, quantifiable between 10 and 20 % if compared to controls, with higher values for the derivatives obtained from the LB1932 strain. These were explained by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry targeted protein biomarker analysis as a decrease in matrix-degrading and proapoptotic proteins, associated with an increase in collagen and antiapoptotic proteins production. LB1932 enriched hydrogel was found to be of benefit compared to control dressings, giving the more promising results as potential for in vivo skin wound healing tests.
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- Giulia Remaggi
- Department of Food and Drug Science, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 27/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug Science, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 27/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug Science, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 27/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB-CNR), Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, NA, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug Science, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 27/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug Science, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 27/A, 43124 Parma, Italy.
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Ricci A, Martelli F, Alinovi M, Garofalo A, Perna G, Neviani E, Mucchetti G, Bernini V. Behaviour and adhesion capacity of Listeria monocytogenes on Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO cheese and in fluids involved in the production process. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.109110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Hadj Saadoun J, Levante A, Ferrillo A, Trapani F, Bernini V, Galaverna G, Neviani E, Lazzi C. Exploring the Potential of Lactic Acid Fermentation for the Recovery of Exhausted Vanilla Beans. Front Nutr 2022; 9:858716. [PMID: 35662951 PMCID: PMC9161551 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.858716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The market value of vanilla is constantly growing, as it is the aroma most appreciated by consumers worldwide. The key component of the aroma of vanilla beans is vanillin, which can be directly extracted from the plant, produced by chemical synthesis, or by bioconversion of natural precursors. Due to the increasing consumers' demand for products labeled as "natural," extraction from vanilla pods results in a more valuable aroma source. Once the extraction is completed, what remains are the exhausted beans that still contain small seeds and other compounds, including varying amounts of vanillin trapped in the cellular structures of the plant. The application of fermentation of exhausted vanilla beans is proposed here as a strategy to recover "natural" vanillin and other valuable aroma compounds as a result of the metabolic conversion by lactic acid bacteria (LAB). The aim of this study was to verify the fermentability of exhausted vanilla beans by-products for their valorization, allowing the recovery of high-value molecules or new applications in food products. Design of Experiment (DoE) was used to screen a library of LAB strains to identify the best condition of fermentation in response to varying cultivation conditions. A comparison between mono and co-culture of LAB was assessed. Moreover, sensory panel tests and the evaluation of the aromatic components by Solid Phase Micro Extraction-Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry analysis were carried out to better understand the modification of the aroma profile after fermentation. Fermentation with LAB changed the volatile profile and sensory characteristics of the exhausted vanilla beans and represents a promising method for the valorization of these by-products.
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Enrico Giotti S.p.A. a Subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc, Firenze, Italy
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- Enrico Giotti S.p.A. a Subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc, Firenze, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- Interdepartmental Center, SITEIA.PARMA—Centro Interdipartimentale sulla Sicurezza, Tecnologie e Innovazione Agroalimentare, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- Interdepartmental Center, SITEIA.PARMA—Centro Interdipartimentale sulla Sicurezza, Tecnologie e Innovazione Agroalimentare, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- Interdepartmental Center, SITEIA.PARMA—Centro Interdipartimentale sulla Sicurezza, Tecnologie e Innovazione Agroalimentare, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- Interdepartmental Center, SITEIA.PARMA—Centro Interdipartimentale sulla Sicurezza, Tecnologie e Innovazione Agroalimentare, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Hadj Saadoun J, Levante A, Marrella M, Bernini V, Neviani E, Lazzi C. Influence of Processing Parameters and Natural Antimicrobial on Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris and Clostridium pasteurianum Using Response Surface Methodology. Foods 2022; 11:foods11071063. [PMID: 35407149 PMCID: PMC8997651 DOI: 10.3390/foods11071063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The food industry must ensure the stability of the products, and this is often achieved by exposing foods to heat treatments that are able to ensure the absence of pathogenic or spoilage microorganisms. These treatments are different in terms of temperature and duration and could lead to a loss in nutritional and sensory value. Moreover, some types of microorganisms manage to survive these treatments thanks to the sporification process. The addition of antimicrobials can become necessary, but at present, consumers are more inclined toward natural products, avoiding synthetic and chemical additives. Antimicrobials from plants could be a valuable option and, in this context, a patent concerning an antimicrobial extract from fermented plant substrate was recently tested against foodborne pathogens revealing high antimicrobial activity. The objective of this study was the creation of a model for the evaluation and subsequent prediction of the combined effect of different process and product variables, including antimicrobial addition, on the inhibition and reduction of spore germination of target microorganisms, Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris and Clostridium pasteurianum, responsible for spoilage of tomato-based products.
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Hadj Saadoun J, Sogari G, Bernini V, Camorali C, Rossi F, Neviani E, Lazzi C. A critical review of intrinsic and extrinsic antimicrobial properties of insects. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Martelli F, Cirlini M, Dellafiora L, Neviani E, Dall’Asta C, Bernini V. Mitigation of marine toxins by interactions with bacteria: The case of okadaic acid and tetrodotoxin. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Martelli F, Marrella M, Lazzi C, Neviani E, Bernini V. Microbiological Contamination of Ready-to-Eat Algae and Evaluation of Bacillus cereus Behavior by Microbiological Challenge Test. J Food Prot 2021; 84:1275-1280. [PMID: 33725095 DOI: 10.4315/jfp-20-407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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ABSTRACT Consumption of seaweeds (forms of algae), often categorized as a superfood, is becoming popular in western countries. Algae can be marketed fresh, but are usually sold dehydrated to ensure longer shelf life. Their consumption, often as ready-to-eat, opens up possible risks for public health because of foodborne pathogens that can contaminate the raw material during harvesting or manipulation. In this study, 14 ready-to-eat foods based on dehydrated algae, representative of the most consumed species, were considered. The microbial content, with a focus on Listeria monocytogenes and Bacillus cereus, was investigated by plate counts, and B. cereus strains were isolated and identified by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The microbiological quality was heterogeneous among the samples and, in particular, marine bacteria, Listeria spp., B. cereus, and coliforms were detected. To contribute to related risk assessment, the ability of B. cereus to grow during refrigerated storage was evaluated, to our knowledge for the first time, by a microbiological challenge test on two ready-to-eat foods based on Undaria pinnatifida and Palmaria palmata. Despite this study demonstrating the inability of B. cereus to proliferate in seaweed-based food, its presence in dehydrated foodstuffs cannot rule out replication after rehydration before consumption, making it necessary to elucidate the possible risks for consumers. HIGHLIGHTS
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- Francesco Martelli
- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, Parma 43124, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, Parma 43124, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, Parma 43124, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, Parma 43124, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, Parma 43124, Italy
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Hadj Saadoun J, Ricci A, Cirlini M, Bancalari E, Bernini V, Galaverna G, Neviani E, Lazzi C. Production and recovery of volatile compounds from fermented fruit by-products with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus. Food and Bioproducts Processing 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbp.2021.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Ricci A, Bertani G, Maoloni A, Bernini V, Levante A, Neviani E, Lazzi C. Antimicrobial Activity of Fermented Vegetable Byproduct Extracts for Food Applications. Foods 2021; 10:foods10051092. [PMID: 34069051 PMCID: PMC8156661 DOI: 10.3390/foods10051092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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To prevent foodborne diseases and extend shelf-life, antimicrobial agents may be used in food to inhibit the growth of undesired microorganisms. In addition to the prevention of foodborne diseases, another huge concern of our time is the recovery of agri-food byproducts. In compliance with these challenges, the aim of this work was to more deeply investigate the antimicrobial activity of extracts derived from fermented tomato, melon, and carrot byproducts, previously studied. All the fermented extracts had antimicrobial activity both in vitro and in foodstuff, showing even higher activity than commercial preservatives, tested for comparison against spoilage microorganisms and foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella spp., L. monocytogenes, and B. cereus. These promising results highlight an unstudied aspect for the production of innovative natural preservatives, exploitable to improve the safety and shelf-life of various categories of foodstuff.
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- Annalisa Ricci
- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy; (A.R.); (G.B.); (A.L.); (E.N.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy; (A.R.); (G.B.); (A.L.); (E.N.); (C.L.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari ed Ambientali, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy;
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy; (A.R.); (G.B.); (A.L.); (E.N.); (C.L.)
- SITEIA.PARMA—Centro Interdipartimentale sulla Sicurezza, Tecnologie e Innovazione Agroalimentare, University of Parma, Tecnopolo Pad. 33 Campus Universitario, 43124 Parma, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy; (A.R.); (G.B.); (A.L.); (E.N.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy; (A.R.); (G.B.); (A.L.); (E.N.); (C.L.)
- SITEIA.PARMA—Centro Interdipartimentale sulla Sicurezza, Tecnologie e Innovazione Agroalimentare, University of Parma, Tecnopolo Pad. 33 Campus Universitario, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy; (A.R.); (G.B.); (A.L.); (E.N.); (C.L.)
- SITEIA.PARMA—Centro Interdipartimentale sulla Sicurezza, Tecnologie e Innovazione Agroalimentare, University of Parma, Tecnopolo Pad. 33 Campus Universitario, 43124 Parma, Italy
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Hadj Saadoun J, Calani L, Cirlini M, Bernini V, Neviani E, Del Rio D, Galaverna G, Lazzi C. Effect of fermentation with single and co-culture of lactic acid bacteria on okara: evaluation of bioactive compounds and volatile profiles. Food Funct 2021; 12:3033-3043. [PMID: 33710215 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo02916e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Okara is the main soybean by-product resulting from the processing of soy milk and tofu. Despite being a product with a lot of potential and rich in many bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, it presents an unpleasant, rancid aroma. For this reason its use in the food industry is limited. In this study, we have reported the integral use of okara in a solid state fermentation process, conducted with wild strains of lactic acid bacteria, to evaluate the effect of bacterial metabolism on the volatile and polyphenolic profiles. Strains belonging to Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus and Pediococcus acidilactici species were used in monoculture and, for the first time, in co-culture. The results showed an improvement in the aromatic fraction showing a decrease in hexanal, responsible for off-flavour, and an increase in ketones with fruity and buttery notes in fermented okara. Polyphenols were also affected, and, in particular, a bioconversion of glucoside isoflavones to the aglycone forms was highlighted in all fermented substrates. In addition, the appearance of both phenyllactic and p-hydroxyphenyllactic acids as well as the increase in indole-3-lactic acid was observed for the first time upon okara fermentation. Overall, the co-culture appears to be the most promising for biovalorization of okara, thereby opening the possibility of its use in the development of functional ingredients.
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Levante A, Bertani G, Bottari B, Bernini V, Lazzi C, Gatti M, Neviani E. How new molecular approaches have contributed to shedding light on microbial dynamics in Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Curr Opin Food Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2020.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Levante A, Lazzi C, Vatsellas G, Chatzopoulos D, Dionellis VS, Makrythanasis P, Neviani E, Folli C. Genome Sequencing of five Lacticaseibacillus Strains and Analysis of Type I and II Toxin-Antitoxin System Distribution. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9030648. [PMID: 33800997 PMCID: PMC8003834 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9030648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The analysis of bacterial genomes is a potent tool to investigate the distribution of specific traits related to the ability of surviving in particular environments. Among the traits associated with the adaptation to hostile conditions, toxin–antitoxin (TA) systems have recently gained attention in lactic acid bacteria. In this work, genome sequences of Lacticaseibacillus strains of dairy origin were compared, focusing on the distribution of type I TA systems homologous to Lpt/RNAII and of the most common type II TA systems. A high number of TA systems have been identified spread in all the analyzed strains, with type I TA systems mainly located on plasmid DNA. The type II TA systems identified in these strains highlight the diversity of encoded toxins and antitoxins and their organization. This study opens future perspectives on the use of genomic data as a resource for the study of TA systems distribution and prevalence in microorganisms of industrial relevance.
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- Alessia Levante
- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy; (C.L.); (E.N.)
- Correspondence: (A.L.); (C.F.); Tel.: +39-0521-906524 (A.L.); +39-0521-905174 (C.F.)
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy; (C.L.); (E.N.)
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- Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens (BRFAA), 115 27 Athens, Greece; (G.V.); (D.C.); (V.S.D.); (P.M.)
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- Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens (BRFAA), 115 27 Athens, Greece; (G.V.); (D.C.); (V.S.D.); (P.M.)
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- Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens (BRFAA), 115 27 Athens, Greece; (G.V.); (D.C.); (V.S.D.); (P.M.)
- Department of Molecular Biology, University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens (BRFAA), 115 27 Athens, Greece; (G.V.); (D.C.); (V.S.D.); (P.M.)
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy; (C.L.); (E.N.)
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy; (C.L.); (E.N.)
- Correspondence: (A.L.); (C.F.); Tel.: +39-0521-906524 (A.L.); +39-0521-905174 (C.F.)
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Bancalari E, Martelli F, Bottari B, Neviani E, Gatti M. Arthrospira platensis Extract: A Non-Invasive Strategy to Obtain Adjunct Attenuated Cultures. Foods 2021; 10:foods10030588. [PMID: 33799615 PMCID: PMC8000714 DOI: 10.3390/foods10030588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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This study aims at proposing the use of Arthrospira platensis, commonly known as Spirulina, extract as a non-invasive method to attenuate the growth rate of non-starter adjunct cultures, thus preventing the over-acidification that may occur during cheese manufacturing. A preliminary screening using four different concentrations (0.20%, 0.30%, 0.50%, and 0.70%) of A. platensis extract and four starter and three non-starter lactic acid bacteria strains was performed by impedometric analysis. This allowed us to select one starter and one non-starter strain to be used in the in vitro simulation of a co-culture in milk with the best antimicrobial concentration (0.3%). The growth dynamics of the two selected strains, starter Lactococcus lactis 1426 and non-sarter Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus 1473, co-cultured for 120 h was monitored by three different approaches: (i) plate counting on M17, for the enumeration of lactococci, and MRS for lactobacilli; (ii) fluorescence microscopic counting of viable and non-viable coccoid Lactococcus lactis 1426 and rod-shaped Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus 1473 cells; (iii) the overall estimation of co-culture growth behavior by impedometric parameters Lag, Rate, and yEnd. All the data obtained from the in vitro simulation were in agreement, revealing that a slowdown of non-starter growth occurred, while the starter strain was not affected, or slightly stimulated, from the antimicrobial presence. In particular, the growth of Lb. rhamnosus 1473 was delayed without adversely compromise the cells' integrity, connected with metabolic functions, showing a great potential for use in cheese production.
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Ricci A, Alinovi M, Martelli F, Bernini V, Garofalo A, Perna G, Neviani E, Mucchetti G. Heat Resistance of Listeria monocytogenes in Dairy Matrices Involved in Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO Cheese. Front Microbiol 2021; 11:581934. [PMID: 33488535 PMCID: PMC7815519 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.581934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in Mozzarella di Bufala Campana Protected Designation of Origin cheeses may depend on curd stretching conditions and post contaminations before packaging. To avoid cross-contamination, thermal treatment of water, brines and covering liquid may become necessary. The present study aimed to improve knowledge about L. monocytogenes thermal resistance focusing on the influence of some cheese making operations, namely curd stretching and heat treatment of fluids in contact with cheese after molding, in order to improve the safety of the cheese, optimize efficacy and sustainability of the processes. Moreover, the role that cheese curd stretching plays in L. monocytogenes inactivation was discussed. The 12 tested strains showed a very heterogeneous heat resistance that ranged from 7 to less than 1 Log10 Cfu/mL reduction after 8 min at 60°C. D-values (decimal reduction times) and z-values (thermal resistance constant) calculated for the most heat resistant strain among 60 and 70°C were highly affected by the matrix and, in particular, heat resistance noticeably increased in drained cheese curd. As cheese curd stretching is not an isothermal process, to simulate the overall lethal effect of an industrial process a secondary model was built. The lethal effect of the process was estimated around 4 Log10 reductions. The data provided may be useful for fresh pasta filata cheese producers in determining appropriate processing durations and temperatures for producing safe cheeses.
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- Annalisa Ricci
- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Research and Development, Consorzio Tutela Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP, Caserta, Italy
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- Research and Development, Consorzio Tutela Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Martelli F, Cirlini M, Lazzi C, Neviani E, Bernini V. Solid-State Fermentation of Arthrospira platensis to Implement New Food Products: Evaluation of Stabilization Treatments and Bacterial Growth on the Volatile Fraction. Foods 2020; 10:E67. [PMID: 33396844 PMCID: PMC7823266 DOI: 10.3390/foods10010067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Arthrospira platensis is a cyanobacterium widely used in food formulation and mainly consumed as a food supplement because of its high amount of proteins, vitamins and minerals. Different probiotic food supplements are present in the market, and a lactic acid fermented food product like dried spirulina could be useful not only to introduce lactic acid bacteria (LAB) with beneficial effects to the diet of consumers, but also to improve or change the aromatic profile of the substrate. Therefore, the aim of this study was the evaluation of lactic acid fermentation of A. platensis biomass, focusing on the consequent changes in the aromatic profile. For this purpose, two different stabilization treatments (UV light treatment and sterilization) were applied prior to fermentation with two LAB strains, Lacticaseibacillus casei 2240 and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG. The biomass proved to be a suitable matrix for solid-state fermentation, showing a LAB growth of more than 2 log CFU/g in 48 h. The fermentation process was also useful for off-flavor reduction. In particular, the fermentation process significantly influenced the concentration of those compounds responsible for aldehydic/ethereal, buttery/waxy (acetoin and diacetyl), alkane and fermented aromatic notes (isoamyl alcohol). The heat treatment of the matrix, in addition to guaranteed safety for consumers, led to an improved aroma after fermentation. In conclusion, a fermented spirulina powder with a different aromatic profile was obtained with the applied heat treatment. Fermentation with lactic acid bacteria can be an interesting tool to obtain cyanobacterial biomasses with more pleasant sensory properties for potential use in food formulations.
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy; (F.M.); (C.L.); (E.N.); (V.B.)
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Bancalari E, Martelli F, Bernini V, Neviani E, Gatti M. Bacteriostatic or bactericidal? Impedometric measurements to test the antimicrobial activity of Arthrospira platensis extract. Food Control 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Martelli F, Cirlini M, Lazzi C, Neviani E, Bernini V. Edible Seaweeds and Spirulina Extracts for Food Application: In Vitro and In Situ Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity towards Foodborne Pathogenic Bacteria. Foods 2020; 9:E1442. [PMID: 33053649 PMCID: PMC7601287 DOI: 10.3390/foods9101442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Research is more and more focused on studying and selecting food preservatives of natural origin. In this scenario, algae are an excellent source of bioactive compounds, among which are antimicrobials, whose presence is variable depending on the algal species and environmental conditions. The aim of the present study was to obtain, by a food grade approach, antimicrobial extracts from five species already approved as foods and to test their efficacy in vitro (agar well diffusion assay) and in situ (microbial challenge test) towards foodborne pathogenic bacteria. Moreover, the total phenolic compounds of the extracts were determined in order to evaluate possible correlations with the antimicrobial activity. Strains belonging to Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus cereus were considered. Overall, the extracts showed a good antimicrobial activity in vitro towards all the tested microorganisms, especially L. monocytogenes (15 mm of inhibition diameter). The effect of inhibition was monitored during 24, 48 and 120 h showing a good persistence in time. Arthrospira platensis exerted the highest efficacy, further revealed towards L. monocytogenes on salmon tartare as bacteriostatic using 0.45% of the extract and bactericidal using 0.90%. The presence of phenolic compounds could be related to the antimicrobial activity but was not revealed as the main component of this activity. The extract with the highest phenolic content (18.79 ± 1.90 mg GAE/g) was obtained from Himanthalia elongata. The efficacy, confirmed also in a food matrix, might open perspectives for their application as food preservative.
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy; (F.M.); (M.C.); (C.L.); (E.N.)
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Ricci A, Martelli F, Razzano R, Cassi D, Lazzi C, Neviani E, Bernini V. Service temperature preservation approach for food safety: Microbiological evaluation of ready meals. Food Control 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become pandemic very rapidly at the beginning of 2020. In the rush to possible therapeutic options, probiotics administration has been proposed mainly based on indirect observation. Some evidence of COVID-19 effects on intestinal microbiota dysbiosis has been shown and probiotics have been considered for their efficacy in the management of respiratory tract viral infections. These observations could be reinforced by the more and more evident existence of a lung-gut axis, suggesting the modulation of gut microbiota among the approaches to the COVID-19 prevention and treatment. As different possible roles of probiotics in this extremely severe illness have been contemplated, the aim of this work is to collect all the currently available information related to this topic, providing a starting point for future studies focussing on it.
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- Department of food and drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of food and drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Bancalari E, Montanari C, Levante A, Alinovi M, Neviani E, Gardini F, Gatti M. Lactobacillus paracasei 4341 as adjunct culture to enhance flavor in short ripened Caciotta-type cheese. Food Res Int 2020; 135:109284. [PMID: 32527479 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Revised: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Caciotta is the name used to define a type of Italian semi-hard cheese Caciotta-type cheese. Due to the short ripening time, pasteurization is necessary to eliminate the potential pathogenic bacteria, which may be present in raw milk, causing also the reduction of ripened cheese flavor. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effect of a selected wild Lactobacillus paracasei strain experimentally used as adjunct culture to enhance the flavour formation in a short-ripened caciotta-type cheese. An integrated polyphasic approach was used to compare the experimental and control Caciotta produced in a company located in Emilia Romagna region (Italy). It was demonstrated how the L. paracasei 4341 was able to develop in curd and cheese interacting with the acidifying commercial starter. The main acidifying starter species, were differently affected by the presence of the adjunct culture. Streptococcus thermophilus shown comparable behavior in all cheese-making step of control and experimental Caciotta, while Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp bulgaricus, growth was slowed down by the presence of the adjunct culture during the whole ripening time. The higher amount of volatile compounds and organic acids due to the adjunct L. paracasei 4341 lead to a clear differentiation of the experimental Caciotta respect to the control, in terms of aromatic profile, color, texture and sensorial perception.
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- Elena Bancalari
- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, Viale Fanin 44, 40127 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, Viale Fanin 44, 40127 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy.
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De Angelis M, Ferrocino I, Calabrese FM, De Filippis F, Cavallo N, Siragusa S, Rampelli S, Di Cagno R, Rantsiou K, Vannini L, Pellegrini N, Lazzi C, Turroni S, Lorusso N, Ventura M, Chieppa M, Neviani E, Brigidi P, O'Toole PW, Ercolini D, Gobbetti M, Cocolin L. Diet influences the functions of the human intestinal microbiome. Sci Rep 2020; 10:4247. [PMID: 32144387 PMCID: PMC7060259 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-61192-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Gut microbes programme their metabolism to suit intestinal conditions and convert dietary components into a panel of small molecules that ultimately affect host physiology. To unveil what is behind the effects of key dietary components on microbial functions and the way they modulate host-microbe interaction, we used for the first time a multi-omic approach that goes behind the mere gut phylogenetic composition and provides an overall picture of the functional repertoire in 27 fecal samples from omnivorous, vegan and vegetarian volunteers. Based on our data, vegan and vegetarian diets were associated to the highest abundance of microbial genes/proteins responsible for cell motility, carbohydrate- and protein-hydrolyzing enzymes, transport systems and the synthesis of essential amino acids and vitamins. A positive correlation was observed when intake of fiber and the relative fecal abundance of flagellin were compared. Microbial cells and flagellin extracted from fecal samples of 61 healthy donors modulated the viability of the human (HT29) colon carcinoma cells and the host response through the stimulation of the expression of Toll-like receptor 5, lectin RegIIIα and three interleukins (IL-8, IL-22 and IL-23). Our findings concretize a further and relevant milestone on how the diet may prevent/mitigate disease risk.
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- Maria De Angelis
- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science, University of Turin, Grugliasco, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy.,Department of Biology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences and Task Force on Microbiome Studies, University of Naples Federico II, Portici, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Free University of Bozen, Bozen, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science, University of Turin, Grugliasco, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, and Inter-Departmental Centre for Industrial Agri-Food Research, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Cesena, Italy
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- Food and Drug Department, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- National Institute of Gastroenterology "S. de Bellis", Castellana Grotte, Bari, Italy
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- Food and Drug Department, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Microbiology and Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences and Task Force on Microbiome Studies, University of Naples Federico II, Portici, Italy
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Free University of Bozen, Bozen, Italy.
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- Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science, University of Turin, Grugliasco, Italy
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Menezes L, Sardaro MS, Duarte R, Mazzon R, Neviani E, Gatti M, De Dea Lindner J. Sourdough bacterial dynamics revealed by metagenomic analysis in Brazil. Food Microbiol 2020; 85:103302. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2019.103302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Revised: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Spaggiari M, Ricci A, Calani L, Bresciani L, Neviani E, Dall’Asta C, Lazzi C, Galaverna G. Solid state lactic acid fermentation: A strategy to improve wheat bran functionality. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2019.108668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Bertani G, Levante A, Lazzi C, Bottari B, Gatti M, Neviani E. Dynamics of a natural bacterial community under technological and environmental pressures: The case of natural whey starter for Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Food Res Int 2019; 129:108860. [PMID: 32036924 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2019.108860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Revised: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Natural starter cultures are undefined multiple-strains culture communities of mostly thermophilic lactic acid bacteria (LAB), in association with minor amounts of mesophilic bacteria, which structure could be affected by small changes in the parameters of the cheese/whey-making process. This study aims to investigate the complex microbiota of natural whey starter (NWS) used in Parmigiano Reggiano (PR) cheese-making, focusing on both the absolute and relative abundance of bacterial species and on the modification of the bacterial community under environmental and technological pressures. To reach this purpose a combined approach, using quantitative PCR (qPCR) and High-Throughput Sequencing (HTS), was used to investigate the bacterial dynamics of 91 whey samples collected during different steps of PR cheese-making, in one dairy, through two different lines of production, one Conventional and one Organic, over a 10 weeks period. Our results highlighted that NWS used for the production of PR cheese is a dynamic microbial community, which adapts to the different technological parameters encountered in the cheese/NWS manufacturing process, while retaining a high level of resilience of the thermophilic LAB species mainly involved in the steps of curd acidification and the early maturation process. Differences were also observed in bacterial species diversity between samples from Conventional and Organic line but, in conclusion, NWS resulted to be shaped by technological treatments, regardless of its initial different composition.
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- Gaia Bertani
- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, Parma 43124, Italy.
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, Parma 43124, Italy.
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, Parma 43124, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, Parma 43124, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, Parma 43124, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, Parma 43124, Italy
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Bottari B, Agrimonti C, Gatti M, Neviani E, Marmiroli N. Corrigendum to “Development of a multiplex real time PCR to detect thermophilic lactic acid bacteria in natural whey starters” [Int. J. Food Microbiol. 160 (2013) 290–297]. Int J Food Microbiol 2019; 305:108239. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2019.108239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bancalari E, D'Incecco P, Savo Sardaro ML, Neviani E, Pellegrino L, Gatti M. Impedance microbiology to speed up the screening of lactic acid bacteria exopolysaccharide production. Int J Food Microbiol 2019; 306:108268. [PMID: 31352303 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2019.108268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Revised: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Bacterial production of exopolysaccharides (EPS) is of increasing interest near food manufacturers, biotechnology industries and nutritionists because of their different roles. Several analytical methods are available for recovery, quantification and characterization of EPS from lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in food. However, direct screening method for production of EPS is still based on the visual observation of filamentous texture of the colonies developed on supplemented solid growth media. To overcome weaknesses of many currently used screening methods, we propose adopting impedance microbiology to evaluate the EPS production from LAB in milk. In this work we have proven that the peculiar shape of capacitance curve of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus 2214, measured in milk by means of a BacTrac 4300® system, is due to production of EPS. Besides the pH measurement, the amounts of EPS evaluated after 0, 8, 13 and 55 h of incubation in milk, were in agreement with the evaluation of gene expression and confirmed by the observations by confocal laser scanning microscopy and by transmission electron microscopy. With the aim to verify the applicability of the proposed method, the drop entity of the capacitance curve (ΔE%) of 22 EPS-producing (EPS+) LAB strains and one negative (EPS-) control was evaluated both in broth medium and in milk. The positive ΔE% value found for all of the strains cultivated in the clear broth medium allowed to confirm the EPS production, simply observing a strain-dependent amount of EPS on surface of the measurement electrodes of the device. When the same EPS+ strains were cultivated in milk, the obtained ΔE% values showed that only a few of them were able to produce EPS in this environment, supporting their diversified ability to utilize lactose for this purpose. Results obtained by this multidisciplinary study demonstrate that impedance microbiology represents a suitable method to overcome the limits of the most commonly used methods to screen LAB for EPS production in milk. Moreover, these results also open a door to the application to other food and beverages, in which the EPS produced in situ could be of great interest for food industry.
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- Elena Bancalari
- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, University of Milan, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, University of Milan, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
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De Filippis F, Pasolli E, Tett A, Tarallo S, Naccarati A, De Angelis M, Neviani E, Cocolin L, Gobbetti M, Segata N, Ercolini D. Distinct Genetic and Functional Traits of Human Intestinal Prevotella copri Strains Are Associated with Different Habitual Diets. Cell Host Microbe 2019; 25:444-453.e3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2019.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2018] [Revised: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Ricci A, Cirlini M, Calani L, Bernini V, Neviani E, Del Rio D, Galaverna G, Lazzi C. In vitro metabolism of elderberry juice polyphenols by lactic acid bacteria. Food Chem 2019; 276:692-699. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.10.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2018] [Revised: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Bottari B, Levante A, Neviani E, Gatti M. How the Fewest Become the Greatest. L. casei's Impact on Long Ripened Cheeses. Front Microbiol 2018; 9:2866. [PMID: 30524419 PMCID: PMC6262004 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.02866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 11/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Members of the Lactobacillus casei group, including species classified currently as L. casei, L. paracasei, and L. rhamnosus, are among the most frequently found species in raw milk, hard cooked, long-ripened cheeses. Starting from very low numbers in raw milk, they become dominant in the cheese during ripening, selected by physical and chemical changes produced by cheese making and ripening. Their presence at different stages of cheese making and ripening is crucial in defining product features. For these reasons, the scientific community has been more and more interested in studying these “tiny but mighty microbes” and their implications during cheese making and ripening. The present paper reviews the current literature on the effect of L. casei in cheeses, with particular reference to the case of Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano, two of the most famous PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) Italian cheeses. Recent advances regarding the selection of new wild strains able to persist until the end of ripening and carrying out slow but crucial activities resulting in specific aromatic features, are also presented.
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Ricci A, Levante A, Cirlini M, Calani L, Bernini V, Del Rio D, Galaverna G, Neviani E, Lazzi C. The Influence of Viable Cells and Cell-Free Extracts of Lactobacillus casei on Volatile Compounds and Polyphenolic Profile of Elderberry Juice. Front Microbiol 2018; 9:2784. [PMID: 30524400 PMCID: PMC6256114 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.02784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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In this study, four strains of Lactobacillus casei, as viable cells or cell-free extracts (CFE), were added to elderberry juice in order to evaluate their effect on phenolic and aromatic profile. Two of them were able to grow in juice while the others showed zero-growth. The same strains were lysed and added as extracts in elderberry juice. Multivariate statistical analysis show a separation among samples containing growing cells, non-growing cells, CFE, highlighting the particularities of specific strains. Juices added with CFE presented the highest amount of esters. The strains showing growth phenotype cause an increase of phenyllactic acids. The highest concentration of volatile compounds, particularly of alcohols, terpenes and norisoprenoids (responsible for typical elderberry notes) was observed in samples with strains showing zero-growth. Moreover, a significant increase in anthocyanin content was observed in these samples, suggesting the possible use of Lactobacillus for increasing specific molecules, even for non-multiplying bacterial cell. Considering that this is the first study concerning the use of non-growing cells in fruit juice, the potential of strains is still to be explored and it may have a significant technological application in the development of a microbial collection useful for fruit juice industry.
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- Annalisa Ricci
- Department of Food and Drugs, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drugs, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drugs, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drugs, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drugs, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drugs, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Gobbetti M, Di Cagno R, Calasso M, Neviani E, Fox PF, De Angelis M. Drivers that establish and assembly the lactic acid bacteria biota in cheeses. Trends Food Sci Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2018.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Savo Sardaro ML, Perin LM, Bancalari E, Neviani E, Gatti M. Advancement in LH-PCR methodology for multiple microbial species detections in fermented foods. Food Microbiol 2018; 74:113-119. [PMID: 29706326 DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2018.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2017] [Revised: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 03/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The length-heterogeneity PCR is a low throughput molecular biology methods explored to monitor bacteria populations in different environments. It could be more used in food microbiology analysis, not only for fingerprinting analysis, but it has been hampered until now by a limiting factor which relates to the high percentage of secondary peaks. With the aim to overcome this problem, different experiments were performed focusing on changing PCR parameters in order to obtain more specific amplicon patterns and also to reduce the complexity of community patterns. With this purpose, different annealing temperatures were tested on complex fermented food matrices taken from both animal and vegetable origin and also on the bacteria isolated from the same food source. In particular, the optimal annealing temperature identified for the fermented food samples is 59 °C and the optimal for bacterial strains varied between 63 °C and 65 °C. The approach allowed the modification of the LH-PCR protocol increasing the amplification efficiency and therefore the bacteria species discrimination. These temperatures also allowed the implementation of the previous LH-PCR published database. The modification in the level of accuracy of the LH-PCR technique could also allow an improvement in the relative species quantification by the peak area evaluation.
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- Maria Luisa Savo Sardaro
- University of Parma, Department of Food and Drug, Parco Area delle Scienze 49A, 43124 Parma, Italy; San Raffaele University, Department of Nutrition and Gastronomy, Via Val Cannuta 247, Rome, Italy.
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- Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Departamento de Veterinaria, Campus Universitario, Centro, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- University of Parma, Department of Food and Drug, Parco Area delle Scienze 49A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- University of Parma, Department of Food and Drug, Parco Area delle Scienze 49A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- University of Parma, Department of Food and Drug, Parco Area delle Scienze 49A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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Bancalari E, Savo Sardaro ML, Levante A, Marseglia A, Caligiani A, Lazzi C, Neviani E, Gatti M. An integrated strategy to discover Lactobacillus casei group strains for their potential use as aromatic starters. Food Res Int 2017; 100:682-690. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2017.07.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2017] [Revised: 07/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Rosi A, Mena P, Pellegrini N, Turroni S, Neviani E, Ferrocino I, Di Cagno R, Ruini L, Ciati R, Angelino D, Maddock J, Gobbetti M, Brighenti F, Del Rio D, Scazzina F. Environmental impact of omnivorous, ovo-lacto-vegetarian, and vegan diet. Sci Rep 2017; 7:6105. [PMID: 28733610 PMCID: PMC5522483 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-06466-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2016] [Accepted: 06/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Food and beverage consumption has a great impact on the environment, although there is a lack of information concerning the whole diet. The environmental impact of 153 Italian adults (51 omnivores, 51 ovo-lacto-vegetarians, 51 vegans) and the inter-individual variability within dietary groups were assessed in a real-life context. Food intake was monitored with a 7-d dietary record to calculate nutritional values and environmental impacts (carbon, water, and ecological footprints). The Italian Mediterranean Index was used to evaluate the nutritional quality of each diet. The omnivorous choice generated worse carbon, water and ecological footprints than other diets. No differences were found for the environmental impacts of ovo-lacto-vegetarians and vegans, which also had diets more adherent to the Mediterranean pattern. A high inter-individual variability was observed through principal component analysis, showing that some vegetarians and vegans have higher environmental impacts than those of some omnivores. Thus, regardless of the environmental benefits of plant-based diets, there is a need for thinking in terms of individual dietary habits. To our knowledge, this is the first time environmental impacts of three dietary regimens are evaluated using individual recorded dietary intakes rather than hypothetical diet or diets averaged over a population.
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- Alice Rosi
- Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Libera Università di Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
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- Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition, Parma, Italy
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- Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- MRC Human Nutrition Research, Elsie Widdowson Laboratory, Cambridge, CB1 9NL, United Kingdom.,The Need for Nutrition Education/Innovation Programme (University of Cambridge) C/O MRC Elsie Widdowson Laboratory, Cambridge, CB1 9NL, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Libera Università di Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
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- Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Levante A, De Filippis F, La Storia A, Gatti M, Neviani E, Ercolini D, Lazzi C. Metabolic gene-targeted monitoring of non-starter lactic acid bacteria during cheese ripening. Int J Food Microbiol 2017; 257:276-284. [PMID: 28735145 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2017.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2016] [Revised: 06/23/2017] [Accepted: 07/02/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Long ripened cheeses, such as Grana Padano (GP), a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Italian cheese, harbor a viable microbiota mainly composed of non-starter lactic acid bacteria (NSLAB), which contribute to the final characteristics of cheese. The NSLAB species Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lb. casei and Lb. paracasei are frequently found in GP, and form a closely related taxonomic group (Lb. casei group), making it difficult to distinguish the three species through 16S rRNA sequencing. SpxB, a metabolic gene coding for pyruvate oxidase in Lb. casei group, was recently used to distinguish the species within this bacterial group, both in pure cultures and in cheese, where it could provide an alternative energy source through the conversion of pyruvate to acetate. The aim of this work was to study the evolution of the metabolically active microbiota during different stages of GP ripening, targeting 16S rRNA to describe the whole microbiota composition, and spxB gene to monitor the biodiversity within the Lb. casei group. Furthermore, activation of pyruvate oxidase pathway was measured directly in cheese by reverse transcription real time PCR (RT-qPCR). The results showed that Lb. casei group dominates throughout the ripening and high-throughput sequencing of spxB allowed to identify four clusters inside the Lb. casei group. The dynamics of the sequence types forming the clusters were followed during ripening. Pyruvate oxidase pathway was expressed in cheese, showing a decreasing trend over ripening time. This work highlights how the composition of the microbiota in the early manufacturing stages influences the microbial dynamics throughout ripening, and how targeting of a metabolic gene can provide an insight into the activity of strains relevant for dairy products.
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- Alessia Levante
- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy.
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Division of Microbiology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Università 100, 80055 Portici, Italy.
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Division of Microbiology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Università 100, 80055 Portici, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Division of Microbiology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Università 100, 80055 Portici, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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Perin LM, Savo Sardaro ML, Nero LA, Neviani E, Gatti M. Bacterial ecology of artisanal Minas cheeses assessed by culture-dependent and -independent methods. Food Microbiol 2017; 65:160-169. [PMID: 28399998 DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2017.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2016] [Revised: 01/10/2017] [Accepted: 02/09/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Artisanal Minas cheese is produced in Minas Gerais state, Brazil and its varieties are named according to their geographical origin (Serro, Canastra, Serra do Salitre, Araxá and Campo das Vertentes). The cheese is produced with raw cow's milk and the whey from the previous cheese production ("pingo"). The high economic and cultural importance of artisanal cheese in Brazil justifies the efforts to ensure its safety, quality and provenance. This study aimed to characterize the microbial diversity composition, and geographical distribution of artisanal Minas cheese, focusing on the characterization of its autochthonous lactic acid bacteria (LAB) microbiota. Artisanal Minas cheese varieties from Serro, Canastra, Serra do Salitre, Araxá and Campo das Vertentes were analyzed by culture-dependent (culturing and LAB sequencing) and -independent (repetitive extragenic palindromic-PCR (rep-PCR) and length heterogeneity-PCR, LH-PCR) methods to characterize the microbiota. The microbial counts were variable between cheese samples, and some samples presented high number of coagulase positive bacteria and coliforms that may be associated with hygienic issues. In all samples was observed a prevalence of LAB. 16S rRNA sequencing and rep-PCR of the LAB strains identified four genus (Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Enterococcus and Weissella), ten species and more than one strain per species. Lactobacillus was the most prevalent genera in all the cheeses. LH-PCR revealed a further six genera and ten species that were not identified by culturing, highlighting the importance of combining both culture-dependent and -independent methods to fully characterize microbiota diversity. Principal component analysis of the LH-PCR data and cluster analysis of rep-PCR data revealed that the artisanal Minas cheese microbiota was influenced not only by their geographical origin but also by the cheese farm. The lack of standardization in the milking and cheese manufacturing procedures between artisanal cheese farms could explain the microbial diversity.
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- Luana Martins Perin
- University of Parma, Department of Food Science, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy.
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- University of Parma, Department of Food Science, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Departamento de Veterinária, Campus Universitário, Centro, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- University of Parma, Department of Food Science, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- University of Parma, Department of Food Science, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124 Parma, Italy.
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Luongo D, Coppola A, Treppiccione L, Bergamo P, Sorrentino A, Ferrocino I, Turroni S, Neviani E, Di Cagno R, Cocolin L, Rossi M. Modulation of the cytokine profile in Caco-2 cells by faecal lactobacilli and bifidobacteria from individuals with distinct dietary habits. Cytokine 2017; 90:80-87. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2016.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2016] [Revised: 10/16/2016] [Accepted: 11/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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De Filippis F, Pellegrini N, Vannini L, Jeffery IB, La Storia A, Laghi L, Serrazanetti DI, Di Cagno R, Ferrocino I, Lazzi C, Turroni S, Cocolin L, Brigidi P, Neviani E, Gobbetti M, O'Toole PW, Ercolini D. High-level adherence to a Mediterranean diet beneficially impacts the gut microbiota and associated metabolome. Gut 2016; 65:1812-1821. [PMID: 26416813 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2015-309957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 888] [Impact Index Per Article: 111.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2015] [Revised: 07/15/2015] [Accepted: 08/05/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Habitual diet plays a major role in shaping the composition of the gut microbiota, and also determines the repertoire of microbial metabolites that can influence the host. The typical Western diet corresponds to that of an omnivore; however, the Mediterranean diet (MD), common in the Western Mediterranean culture, is to date a nutritionally recommended dietary pattern that includes high-level consumption of cereals, fruit, vegetables and legumes. To investigate the potential benefits of the MD in this cross-sectional survey, we assessed the gut microbiota and metabolome in a cohort of Italian individuals in relation to their habitual diets. DESIGN AND RESULTS We retrieved daily dietary information and assessed gut microbiota and metabolome in 153 individuals habitually following omnivore, vegetarian or vegan diets. The majority of vegan and vegetarian subjects and 30% of omnivore subjects had a high adherence to the MD. We were able to stratify individuals according to both diet type and adherence to the MD on the basis of their dietary patterns and associated microbiota. We detected significant associations between consumption of vegetable-based diets and increased levels of faecal short-chain fatty acids, Prevotella and some fibre-degrading Firmicutes, whose role in human gut warrants further research. Conversely, we detected higher urinary trimethylamine oxide levels in individuals with lower adherence to the MD. CONCLUSIONS High-level consumption of plant foodstuffs consistent with an MD is associated with beneficial microbiome-related metabolomic profiles in subjects ostensibly consuming a Western diet. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER This study was registered at clinical trials.gov as NCT02118857.
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- Francesca De Filippis
- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Division of Microbiology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Università 100, Portici, Italy
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- Department of Food Science, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 48/A, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, viale Fanin 44, Bologna, Italy.,Inter-Departmental Centre for Industrial Agri-Food Research, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Piazza Goidanich 60 Cesena, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Microbiology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.,Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Division of Microbiology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Università 100, Portici, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, viale Fanin 44, Bologna, Italy.,Inter-Departmental Centre for Industrial Agri-Food Research, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Piazza Goidanich 60 Cesena, Bologna, Italy
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- Inter-Departmental Centre for Industrial Agri-Food Research, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Piazza Goidanich 60 Cesena, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science, University of Turin, Grugliasco, Italy
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- Department of Food Science, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 48/A, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Via Belmeloro, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science, University of Turin, Grugliasco, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Via Belmeloro, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Food Science, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 48/A, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Microbiology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.,Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Division of Microbiology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Università 100, Portici, Italy
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Bancalari E, Bernini V, Bottari B, Neviani E, Gatti M. Application of Impedance Microbiology for Evaluating Potential Acidifying Performances of Starter Lactic Acid Bacteria to Employ in Milk Transformation. Front Microbiol 2016; 7:1628. [PMID: 27799925 PMCID: PMC5065974 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.01628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2016] [Accepted: 09/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Impedance microbiology is a method that enables tracing microbial growth by measuring the change in the electrical conductivity. Different systems, able to perform this measurement, are available in commerce and are commonly used for food control analysis by mean of measuring a point of the impedance curve, defined "time of detection." With this work we wanted to find an objective way to interpret the metabolic significance of impedance curves and propose it as a valid approach to evaluate the potential acidifying performances of starter lactic acid bacteria to be employed in milk transformation. To do this it was firstly investigated the possibility to use the Gompertz equation to describe the data coming from the impedance curve obtained by mean of BacTrac 4300®. Lag time (λ), maximum specific M% rate (μmax), and maximum value of M% (Yend) have been calculated and, given the similarity of the impedance fitted curve to the bacterial growth curve, their meaning has been interpreted. Potential acidifying performances of eighty strains belonging to Lactobacillus helveticus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, Lactococcus lactis, and Streptococcus thermophilus species have been evaluated by using the kinetics parameters, obtained from Excel add-in DMFit version 2.1. The novelty and importance of our findings, obtained by means of BacTrac 4300®, is that they can also be applied to data obtained from other devices. Moreover, the meaning of λ, μmax, and Yend that we have extrapolated from Modified Gompertz equation and discussed for lactic acid bacteria in milk, can be exploited also to other food environment or other bacteria, assuming that they can give a curve and that curve is properly fitted with Gompertz equation.
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- Elena Bancalari
- Laboratory of Food Microbiology, Department of Food Science, University of Parma Parma, Italy
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- Laboratory of Food Microbiology, Department of Food Science, University of ParmaParma, Italy; Multidisciplinary Interdepartmental Dairy Cente, University of ParmaParma, Italy
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- Laboratory of Food Microbiology, Department of Food Science, University of ParmaParma, Italy; Multidisciplinary Interdepartmental Dairy Cente, University of ParmaParma, Italy
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- Laboratory of Food Microbiology, Department of Food Science, University of ParmaParma, Italy; Multidisciplinary Interdepartmental Dairy Cente, University of ParmaParma, Italy
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- Laboratory of Food Microbiology, Department of Food Science, University of ParmaParma, Italy; Multidisciplinary Interdepartmental Dairy Cente, University of ParmaParma, Italy
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Bernini V, Dalzini E, Lazzi C, Bottari B, Gatti M, Neviani E. Cutting procedures might be responsible for Listeria monocytogenes contamination of foods: The case of Gorgonzola cheese. Food Control 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2015.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Parente E, Cocolin L, De Filippis F, Zotta T, Ferrocino I, O'Sullivan O, Neviani E, De Angelis M, Cotter PD, Ercolini D. FoodMicrobionet: A database for the visualisation and exploration of food bacterial communities based on network analysis. Int J Food Microbiol 2015; 219:28-37. [PMID: 26704067 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2015.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2015] [Revised: 11/27/2015] [Accepted: 12/04/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Amplicon targeted high-throughput sequencing has become a popular tool for the culture-independent analysis of microbial communities. Although the data obtained with this approach are portable and the number of sequences available in public databases is increasing, no tool has been developed yet for the analysis and presentation of data obtained in different studies. This work describes an approach for the development of a database for the rapid exploration and analysis of data on food microbial communities. Data from seventeen studies investigating the structure of bacterial communities in dairy, meat, sourdough and fermented vegetable products, obtained by 16S rRNA gene targeted high-throughput sequencing, were collated and analysed using Gephi, a network analysis software. The resulting database, which we named FoodMicrobionet, was used to analyse nodes and network properties and to build an interactive web-based visualisation. The latter allows the visual exploration of the relationships between Operational Taxonomic Units (OTUs) and samples and the identification of core- and sample-specific bacterial communities. It also provides additional search tools and hyperlinks for the rapid selection of food groups and OTUs and for rapid access to external resources (NCBI taxonomy, digital versions of the original articles). Microbial interaction network analysis was carried out using CoNet on datasets extracted from FoodMicrobionet: the complexity of interaction networks was much lower than that found for other bacterial communities (human microbiome, soil and other environments). This may reflect both a bias in the dataset (which was dominated by fermented foods and starter cultures) and the lower complexity of food bacterial communities. Although some technical challenges exist, and are discussed here, the net result is a valuable tool for the exploration of food bacterial communities by the scientific community and food industry.
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- Eugenio Parente
- Dipartimento di Scienze, Università degli Studi della Basilicata, Potenza, Italy.
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- Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science, University of Torino, Grugliasco, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Division of Microbiology, University of Naples Federico II, Portici, Italy
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- Istituto di Scienze dell'Alimentazione, CNR, Avellino, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science, University of Torino, Grugliasco, Italy
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- Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Ireland; APC Microbiome Institute, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Food Science, Parma University, Parco Area delle Scienze 48, /A, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Ireland; APC Microbiome Institute, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Division of Microbiology, University of Naples Federico II, Portici, Italy
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Bernini V, Dalzini E, Lazzi C, Bottari B, Bisotti S, Fontana M, Neviani E. A multi-sampling approach to evaluate an infrared surface treatment for reducing Listeria monocytogenes contamination on whole Gorgonzola cheese rinds. Food Control 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2015.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Ferrocino I, Di Cagno R, De Angelis M, Turroni S, Vannini L, Bancalari E, Rantsiou K, Cardinali G, Neviani E, Cocolin L. Fecal Microbiota in Healthy Subjects Following Omnivore, Vegetarian and Vegan Diets: Culturable Populations and rRNA DGGE Profiling. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0128669. [PMID: 26035837 PMCID: PMC4452701 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0128669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2015] [Accepted: 04/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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In this study, the fecal microbiota of 153 healthy volunteers, recruited from four different locations in Italy, has been studied by coupling viable counts, on different microbiological media, with ribosomal RNA Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (rRNA-DGGE). The volunteers followed three different diets, namely omnivore, ovo-lacto-vegetarian and vegan. The results obtained from culture-dependent and -independent methods have underlined a high level of similarity of the viable fecal microbiota for the three investigated diets. The rRNA DGGE profiles were very complex and comprised a total number of bands that varied from 67 to 64 for the V3 and V9 regions of the 16S rRNA gene, respectively. Only a few bands were specific in/of all three diets, and the presence of common taxa associated with the dietary habits was found. As far as the viable counts are concerned, the high similarity of the fecal microbiota was once again confirmed, with only a few of the investigated groups showing significant differences. Interestingly, the samples grouped differently, according to the recruitment site, thus highlighting a higher impact of the food consumed by the volunteers in the specific geographical locations than that of the type of diet. Lastly, it should be mentioned that the fecal microbiota DGGE profiles obtained from the DNA were clearly separated from those produced using RNA, thus underlining a difference between the total and viable populations in the fecal samples.
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- Ilario Ferrocino
- Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science, University of Turin, Largo P. Braccini n°2, 10095, Grugliasco, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Amendola 165/a, 70126, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Amendola 165/a, 70126, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Via Belmeloro 6, 40126, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, viale Fanin 50, 40127, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Food Science, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science, University of Turin, Largo P. Braccini n°2, 10095, Grugliasco, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutrical Sciences Università of Perugia, Via Borgo 20 Giugno, 74 06123, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Food Science, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, 43124, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science, University of Turin, Largo P. Braccini n°2, 10095, Grugliasco, Italy
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Sgarbi E, Bottari B, Gatti M, Neviani E. Investigation of the ability of dairy nonstarter lactic acid bacteria to grow using cell lysates of other lactic acid bacteria as the exclusive source of nutrients. INT J DAIRY TECHNOL 2014. [DOI: 10.1111/1471-0307.12132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Elisa Sgarbi
- Department of Food Science; University of Parma; Parco Area delle Scienze 48A 43124 Parma Italy
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- Department of Food Science; University of Parma; Parco Area delle Scienze 48A 43124 Parma Italy
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- Department of Food Science; University of Parma; Parco Area delle Scienze 48A 43124 Parma Italy
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- Department of Food Science; University of Parma; Parco Area delle Scienze 48A 43124 Parma Italy
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Lazzi C, Turroni S, Mancini A, Sgarbi E, Neviani E, Brigidi P, Gatti M. Transcriptomic clues to understand the growth of Lactobacillus rhamnosus in cheese. BMC Microbiol 2014; 14:28. [PMID: 24506811 PMCID: PMC3928093 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2180-14-28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2013] [Accepted: 02/03/2014] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Lactobacillus rhamnosus is a non-starter lactic acid bacterium that plays a significant role during cheese ripening, leading to the formation of flavor. In long-ripened cheeses it persists throughout the whole time of ripening due to its capacity to adapt to changing environmental conditions. The versatile adaptability of L. rhamnosus to different ecosystems has been associated with the capacity to use non-conventional energy sources, regulating different metabolic pathways. However, the molecular mechanisms allowing the growth of L. rhamnosus in the cheese dairy environment are still poorly understood. The aim of the present study was to identify genes potentially contributing to the growth ability of L. rhamnosus PR1019 in cheese-like medium (CB) using a transcriptomic approach, based on cDNA-amplified fragment length polymorphism (cDNA-AFLP) and quantitative real-time reverse transcription-PCR (qPCR). Results Using three primer combinations, a total of 89 and 98 transcript-derived fragments were obtained for L. rhamnosus PR1019 grown in commercial MRS medium and CB, respectively. The cDNA-AFLP results were validated on selected regulated genes by qPCR. In order to investigate the main adaptations to growth in a cheese-mimicking system, we focused on 20 transcripts over-expressed in CB with respect to MRS. It is worth noting the presence of transcripts involved in the degradation of pyruvate and ribose. Pyruvate is a intracellular metabolite that can be produced through different metabolic routes starting from the carbon sources present in cheese, and can be released in the cheese matrix with the starter lysis. Similarly the ribonucleosides released with starter lysis could deliver ribose that represents a fermentable carbohydrate in environments, such as cheese, where free carbohydrates are lacking. Both pyruvate degradation and ribose catabolism induce a metabolite flux toward acetate, coupled with ATP production via acetate kinase. Taking into account these considerations, we suggest that the energy produced through these pathways may concur to explain the great ability of L. rhamnosus PR1019 to grow on CB. Conclusions By a transcriptomic approach we identified a set of genes involved in alternative metabolic pathways in L. rhamnosus that could be responsible for L. rhamnosus growth in cheese during ripening.
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- Camilla Lazzi
- Department of Food Science, Parma University, Parco Area delle Scienze 48/A, 43124 Parma, Italy.
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