Acetic acid bacteria (AAB) comprise a group of gram-negative or gram-variable, ellipsoidal
to rod-shaped cells that have an obligate aerobic metabolism with oxygen as the terminal …

The interest in probiotics has increased rapidly the latest years together with the global
market for probiotic products. Consequently, establishing reliable microbiological methods …

Aims: To develop a flexible and fast colony forming unit quantification method that can be
operated in a standard microbiology laboratory. Methods and Results: A miniaturized plating …

One hundred and sixty-three wines from La Rioja, Utiel-Requena, and Tarragona were
analyzed to determine if there were any differences in the concentrations of six biogenic …

Biogenic amines are undesirable in all foods and beverages because if consumed at too
high concentration, they may induce food-borne intoxications. The biogenic amine …

Food fermentations have enhanced human health since the dawn of time and remain a
prevalent means of food processing and preservation. Due to their cultural and nutritional …

In order to identify and quantify the microorganisms present in a certain ecosystem, it has
become necessary to develop molecular methods avoiding cultivation, which allows to …

Aims: To quantify the ability of 136 lactic acid bacteria (LAB), isolated from wine, to produce
histamine and to identify the bacteria responsible for histamine production in wine. Methods …

As microbial contamination is persistent within the food and bioindustries and foodborne
infections are still a significant cause of death, the detection, monitoring, and …

This study aimed to identify a bacteriocinogenic Lactobacillus isolate (FT259) obtained from
Brazilian semi-hard Minas type cheese and to evaluate its probiotic and antimicrobial …