Biodiversity and brewing attitude of non-Saccharomyces strains isolated from Uruguayan vineyards and other ecosystems
Int J Food Microbiol. 2023 Dec 21;412:110529. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110529. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn recent years, interest in non-Saccharomyces yeasts for the innovation and development of different and alternative beer styles has been increasing, especially for the microbrewing industry. This work studied the biodiversity of non-Saccharomyces yeasts based on isolates from grapes of different Uruguayan vineyards, craft breweries and raw materials, with the aim of selecting autochthonous non-Saccharomyces yeasts with a brewing attitude. Brewing tests were performed on synthetic wort developed for this pur...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - January 5, 2024 Category: Food Science Authors: C Schinca M N Gonz ález F Carrau K Medina Source Type: research

An inhibitor of the adaptability of Pseudomonas fluorescens in a high-salt environment. Phenomenon and mechanism of inhibition
In this study, a specific flavonoid small molecule baicalin was found, which was able to dismantle the defence mechanism of the bacteria at a lower concentration (400 μM) of treatment. In synergy with salt, baicalin showed a significant inhibitory effect on the growth, c-di-gmp synthetics and biofilm formation of Pseudomonas fluorescens Pf08. Through transcriptomics, we also found that baicalein interfered with bacterial transport and polysaccharide production functions. Through molecular docking and QPCR, we found that baicalin is able to binding with the RpoS protein through hydrogen bonding and thus interfere with its ...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - January 5, 2024 Category: Food Science Authors: Congnan Cen Xinxuan Wang Huan Li Jian Chen Yanbo Wang Source Type: research

Biodiversity and brewing attitude of non-Saccharomyces strains isolated from Uruguayan vineyards and other ecosystems
Int J Food Microbiol. 2023 Dec 21;412:110529. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110529. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn recent years, interest in non-Saccharomyces yeasts for the innovation and development of different and alternative beer styles has been increasing, especially for the microbrewing industry. This work studied the biodiversity of non-Saccharomyces yeasts based on isolates from grapes of different Uruguayan vineyards, craft breweries and raw materials, with the aim of selecting autochthonous non-Saccharomyces yeasts with a brewing attitude. Brewing tests were performed on synthetic wort developed for this pur...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - January 5, 2024 Category: Food Science Authors: C Schinca M N Gonz ález F Carrau K Medina Source Type: research

Yersinia enterocolitica biovar 1A: An underappreciated potential pathogen in the food chain
In this study, Y. enterocolitica was isolated from 37/50 raw chicken, 8/10 pork, 8/10 salmon and 1/10 leafy green samples collected at retail in the UK. Up to 10 presumptive Y. enterocolitica isolates per positive sample underwent whole genome sequencing (WGS) and were compared with publicly available genomes. In total, 207 Y. enterocolitica isolates were analyzed and belonged to 38 sequence types (STs). Up to five STs of Y. enterocolitica were isolated from individual food samples and isolates belonging to the same sample and ST differed by 0-74 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Biotype was predicted for 205 (99 %) ...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - January 4, 2024 Category: Food Science Authors: Rapha ёlle Palau Samuel J Bloomfield Claire Jenkins David R Greig Frieda Jorgensen Alison E Mather Source Type: research

Yersinia enterocolitica biovar 1A: An underappreciated potential pathogen in the food chain
In this study, Y. enterocolitica was isolated from 37/50 raw chicken, 8/10 pork, 8/10 salmon and 1/10 leafy green samples collected at retail in the UK. Up to 10 presumptive Y. enterocolitica isolates per positive sample underwent whole genome sequencing (WGS) and were compared with publicly available genomes. In total, 207 Y. enterocolitica isolates were analyzed and belonged to 38 sequence types (STs). Up to five STs of Y. enterocolitica were isolated from individual food samples and isolates belonging to the same sample and ST differed by 0-74 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Biotype was predicted for 205 (99 %) ...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - January 4, 2024 Category: Food Science Authors: Rapha ёlle Palau Samuel J Bloomfield Claire Jenkins David R Greig Frieda Jorgensen Alison E Mather Source Type: research

Fabrication of three-dimension hierarchical structure CuO nanoflowers and their antifungal mechanism against Bipolaris sorokiniana
This article firstly reveals the antifungal activity and mechanism of CuO NF on B. sorokiniana, and establishes the relationship between enzyme-like activity of CuO NF and its antifungal activity, which provides a promising application of Cu-based nanomaterial as nanofungicide in plant protection and a theoretical foundation for structure design of nanomaterials to improve their antifungal activities.PMID:38171235 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110551 (Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology)
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - January 3, 2024 Category: Food Science Authors: Tenglong Xie Jiaxiang Wang Shibo Zhang Jinhui Song Guangtao Zan Jiakai Wu Risong Na Qingnan Wu Rui He Source Type: research

Fabrication of three-dimension hierarchical structure CuO nanoflowers and their antifungal mechanism against Bipolaris sorokiniana
This article firstly reveals the antifungal activity and mechanism of CuO NF on B. sorokiniana, and establishes the relationship between enzyme-like activity of CuO NF and its antifungal activity, which provides a promising application of Cu-based nanomaterial as nanofungicide in plant protection and a theoretical foundation for structure design of nanomaterials to improve their antifungal activities.PMID:38171235 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110551 (Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology)
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - January 3, 2024 Category: Food Science Authors: Tenglong Xie Jiaxiang Wang Shibo Zhang Jinhui Song Guangtao Zan Jiakai Wu Risong Na Qingnan Wu Rui He Source Type: research

Various cold storage-backslopping cycles show the robustness of Limosilactobacillus fermentum IMDO 130101 as starter culture for Type 3 sourdough production
Int J Food Microbiol. 2023 Dec 18;411:110522. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110522. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTType 3 sourdoughs, which are starter culture-initiated and subsequently backslopped, are less studied than other sourdough types. Yet, they can serve as a model to assess how competitive starter culture strains for sourdough production are and how the microbial composition of such sourdoughs may evolve over time. In the present study, Limosilactobacillus fermentum IMDO 130101 was used to produce Type 3 sourdoughs, prepared from wheat and wholemeal wheat flours. Therefore, an initial fermentation of the flour-...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - December 31, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: In és Pradal V íctor González-Alonso Yohanes Raditya Wardhana Margo Cnockaert Anneleen D Wieme Peter Vandamme Luc De Vuyst Source Type: research

Various cold storage-backslopping cycles show the robustness of Limosilactobacillus fermentum IMDO 130101 as starter culture for Type 3 sourdough production
Int J Food Microbiol. 2023 Dec 18;411:110522. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110522. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTType 3 sourdoughs, which are starter culture-initiated and subsequently backslopped, are less studied than other sourdough types. Yet, they can serve as a model to assess how competitive starter culture strains for sourdough production are and how the microbial composition of such sourdoughs may evolve over time. In the present study, Limosilactobacillus fermentum IMDO 130101 was used to produce Type 3 sourdoughs, prepared from wheat and wholemeal wheat flours. Therefore, an initial fermentation of the flour-...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - December 31, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: In és Pradal V íctor González-Alonso Yohanes Raditya Wardhana Margo Cnockaert Anneleen D Wieme Peter Vandamme Luc De Vuyst Source Type: research

Effects of zinc oxide nanocomposites on microorganism growth and protection of physicochemical quality during maize storage
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a zinc oxide nanocomposite, ZnO@mSiO2, prepared in our previous research, in inhibiting mold growth and preserving maize cell quality. The results demonstrated that ZnO@mSiO2 could effectively inhibit the growth of dominant microorganism, Aspergillus flavus, Talaromyces variabilis, Penicillium citrinum and Fusarium graminearum, in maize storage. Aspergillus flavus was selected as the model fungus, ZnO@mSiO2 effectively disrupted fungal hyphae structure, leading to reduced hyphal mass and inhibited spore germination. The inhibitory effect of ZnO@mSiO2 on mold growth was conc...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - December 30, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Dong-Dong Zhang Jin-Feng Zhao Li-Qin Tan Qiong Wu Hao-Xin Lv Yu-Rong Zhang Min Zhang Source Type: research

A comprehensive examination of microbial hazards and risks during indoor soilless leafy green production
Int J Food Microbiol. 2023 Dec 24;411:110546. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110546. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTProduce grown under controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is often assumed to have a reduced risk of pathogen contamination due to the low chance of exposure to outdoor contaminant factors. However, the 2021 outbreak and numerous recalls of CEA-grown lettuce and microgreens demonstrate the possibility of pathogen introduction during indoor production when there is a failure in the implementation of food safety management systems. Indoor production of commercial leafy greens, such as lettuce and microgreens...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Zeynal Topalcengiz Sahaana Chandran Kristen E Gibson Source Type: research

Microbial screening of animal skin bags used in traditional cheesemaking
Int J Food Microbiol. 2023 Dec 22;411:110549. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110549. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBouhezza is a traditional Algerian cheese produced and ripened in goatskin bags called Djeld. The aim of this study was to characterize the microbial ecosystem from Djeld (fresh and dried Djeld for making Bouhezza cheese) and the changes introduced by Lben microflora during its preparation and to identify its role in cheesemaking and its safety. Two replicates of fresh and dried skin bags (FS and DS) were sampled and analyzed before and after contact with Lben. The microbiological results showed no pathogens....
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Asma Senoussi Ouarda Aissaoui-Zitoun Haroun Chenchouni Sana Senoussi Zineddine Saoudi Concetta Pediliggieri Mohammed Nasser-Eddine Zidoune Stefania Carpino Source Type: research

Comparative analysis of microbial succession and proteolysis focusing on amino acid pathways in Asiago-PDO cheese from two dairies
In this study, a comprehensive and comparative analysis was conducted on Italian Asiago-PDO cheese obtained from two different dairies named Dairy I and Dairy II using industrial and natural fermented milk, respectively. The analysis encompassed the evaluation of chemical composition, the succession of the microbiota during manufacture and ripening, and proteolysis mainly focusing on free individual amino acid (FAA) profiles. A metagenomic approach was used to investigate the cheese microbiome functionality. Differences in gross chemical composition were more evident during ripening, with Dairy II showing higher variabilit...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - December 28, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Bruno Domingues Galli Olga Nikoloudaki Lena Graneh äll Ilaria Carafa Marta Pozza Massimo De Marchi Marco Gobbetti Raffaella Di Cagno Source Type: research

Genomic diversity of Salmonella enterica isolated from raw chicken at retail establishments in Mexico
Int J Food Microbiol. 2023 Dec 15;411:110526. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110526. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe genomic diversity of circulating non-typhoidal Salmonella in raw chicken was investigated in three states of central Mexico. A total of 192 S. enterica strains from chicken meat samples collected at supermarkets, fresh markets, and butcher shops were analyzed by whole-genome sequencing. The serovar distribution, occurrence of genes encoding for antimicrobial resistance, metal resistance, biocide resistance, plasmids and virulence factors, and clonal relatedness based on single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - December 28, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Adri án Gómez-Baltazar Ang élica Godínez-Oviedo Luis Eduardo Segura-Garc ía Cindy Fabiola Hern ández-Pérez Montserrat Hern ández-Iturriaga Elisa Cabrera-D íaz Source Type: research

Comparative analysis of microbial succession and proteolysis focusing on amino acid pathways in Asiago-PDO cheese from two dairies
In this study, a comprehensive and comparative analysis was conducted on Italian Asiago-PDO cheese obtained from two different dairies named Dairy I and Dairy II using industrial and natural fermented milk, respectively. The analysis encompassed the evaluation of chemical composition, the succession of the microbiota during manufacture and ripening, and proteolysis mainly focusing on free individual amino acid (FAA) profiles. A metagenomic approach was used to investigate the cheese microbiome functionality. Differences in gross chemical composition were more evident during ripening, with Dairy II showing higher variabilit...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - December 28, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Bruno Domingues Galli Olga Nikoloudaki Lena Graneh äll Ilaria Carafa Marta Pozza Massimo De Marchi Marco Gobbetti Raffaella Di Cagno Source Type: research