There has been a growing interest in traditional dairy (such as raw milk cheeses) and meat
products, in recent years. However, these products are suitable and nutrient medium and …

Enterobacteriaceae are widely present in many environments related to humans, including
the human body and the food that they consume, from both plant or animal origin. Hence …

Recently, cellulose nanocrystals (CNs) have attracted wide attention owing to their superior
properties compared to their bulk materials. For example, they represent an outstanding …

Spices and aromatic herbs have always had great historical importance in human nutrition.
Their use has been documented for centuries as a rich source of bioactive compounds; they …

Food contact surfaces are primary sources of bacterial contamination in food industry
processes. With the objective of preventing bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on …

Kombucha is a traditional fermented beverage gaining popularity around the world. So far,
few studies have investigated its microbiome using next-generation DNA sequencing …

An Enterococcus durans strain, designated OSY-EGY, was previously isolated from artisanal
cheese. In this work, comparative genomic and phenotypic analyses were utilized to assess …

Pet food can be a source of microbiological hazards that might affect companion animals
and owners. Even though owners usually rely on conventional pet diets, such as extruded …

Biopreservation is a recognized natural method for controlling the growth of undesirable
bacteria on fresh meat. It offers the potential to inhibit spoilage bacteria and extend meat …

To assess the prevalence of enterococci in pasteurized milk and characterize their virulence
traits, 416 pasteurized milk samples were purchased from retail stores in the Northwest of …