Methods for preservation and extension of shelf life.

Author(s) : GOULD G. W.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Literature review of different methods of reducing or inhibiting the growth and inactivation of microorganisms. Effectiveness of lower pH, modified-atmosphere packaging, lower water activity, heating, refrigerated storage, ionization, high-pressure treatment, ultrasound irradiation, electric treatment and the use of microbial agents.

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  • Original title: Methods for preservation and extension of shelf life.
  • Record ID : 1998-0324
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Int. J. Food Microbiol. - vol. 33 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 1996

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