Microgard, a commercially-available pasteurized
fermented milk, was found inhibitory to gram negative
bacteria such as Pseudomonas putida, some well-known foodborne
pathogens (e.g. Salmonella, Yersinia and Aeromonas)
and some fungi as revealed by an agar incorporation assay
method. Gram positive bacteria, however, were not
inhibited. Rather, some bacteria in this group...
These studies focused on maximizing the nutrition and safety of raw whole
muscle beef while minimizing quality and shelf-life alteration. The first study used
response surface methodology to predict fluid loss from injected beef strip loins and
steaks as influenced by levels of salt and sodium phosphates (SP) in the...