Due to the importance of biofilms in the food industry, new products are being developed to
enhance the efficiency of cleaning food-contact surfaces. Biosurfactants could be an …

In recent years, metal alloys used for drinking water distribution are gradually being
replaced by PVC and HDPE pipes. In areas of distribution networks made of plastic …

Biofilm growth in food industrial processing environment increases the probability of
product's microbial contamination by spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms …

Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen of great concern due to the high fatality
rates of listeriosis. The consumption of RTE vegetables has increased in Brazil over the last …

Stresses the Potential Applications of Biosurfactants in Various Industries Environmental
concerns and a demand for sustainable chemical production have become important issues …

Microorganisms in dairy industries can form monospecies, dual-species, or multispecies
biofilms, showing cooperative or competitive behaviors, which might contribute to the …

The aim of this study was to assess the potential use of biosurfactants in inhibiting the
Listeria monocytogenes strains adhesion to polystyrene surfaces. Surfactin and …

The formation of mono-species biofilm (Listeria monocytogenes) and multi-species biofilms
(Enterococcus faecium, Enterococcus faecalis, and L. monocytogenes) was evaluated. In …

The formation and dispersion of biofilms in the dairy industry is a problem because it
increases cross‐contamination, affecting the shelf life of the products and their safety. The …

Abstract Minthostachys setosa (Briquet)(M. setosa) and Piper elongatum (Vahl)(P.
elongatum), known as muña and matico, respectively, are plants originating from Peru. They …