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Efficacy of chlorine dioxide gas and freezing rate on the microbiological quality of frozen blueberries.

• Author(s) : ZHANG L., YAN Z., HANSON E. J., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Chlorine, Blueberry, Freezing rate, Microbiological quality, Freezing
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 47

Starch edible film supporting natamycin and nisin for improving microbiological stability of refrigerated argentinian Port Salut cheese.

• Author(s) : OLLE RESA C. P., GERSCHENSON L. N., JAGUS R. J.
• Publication date: 2016/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Chilled food, Microbiology, Argentina, Film, Cheese
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 59

Single- and multi-cycle high hydrostatic pressure treatment on microbiological quality of mud snail (Bullacta exarata) during refrigerated storage.

• Author(s) : WANG L., XU C., HUANG P., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Food, Safety, Treatment, Microbiological quality, Snail, Cold storage, Storage life
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 65

Effect of an icing medium containing the alga Fucus spiralis on the microbiological activity and lipid oxidation in chilled megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis).

• Author(s) : MIRANDA J. M., TRIGO M., BARROS-VELÁZQUEZ J., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Oxidation, Icing, Chilled food, Microbiology, Lipid, Algae, Quality, Fish
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 59

The effect of high pressure on the microbiological quality and other characteristics of cooked sausages packed in a modified atmosphere or vacuum.

• Author(s) : KAMENÍK J., SALÁKOVÁ A., HULANKOVA R., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Modified atmosphere, Vacuum, Meat, Microbiological quality, Sausage, Cooked food, High pressure, Storage life
• Source: Food Control The International Journal of HACCP and Food Safety - vol. 57

Microbiological quality assessment of industrially produced and street vended ice-cream in Dhaka city.

• Author(s) : ALAM S., SIDDIQUI A. A., BARI T., et al.
• Publication date: 2015/03
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Salmonella, Bangladesh, Microbiological quality, Expérimentation, Escherichia, Ice cream
• Source: Bangladesh Research Publications Journal - vol. 11 - n. 1

Cocción microbiológicamente segura de carne en horno solar y su análisis sensorial.

Microbiologically safe cooking meat in a solar furnace and its sensory analysis.

• Author(s) : BAILEY J., ESTEVES A., RAIMONDO E.
• Publication date: 2016/05/03
• Languages : Spanish
• Keywords : Sensory analysis, Microbiology, Meat, Escherichia, Solar energy, Cooking
• Source: CYTEF 2016. VIII Congreso Ibérico y VI Congreso Iberoamericano de las Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Coimbra-Portugal, 3-6 mayo, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

The effects of the novel home freezing system on microstructure, color, antioxidant activity, and microbiological properties of strawberries.

• Author(s) : RAYMAN ERGUN A., YANAT M., BAYSAL T.
• Publication date: 2021/01
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Household application, Freezing, Strawberry, Colour, Structure, Antioxidant, Microbiology, Chemical analysis, Expérimentation
• Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 121
• Formats : PDF

Antimicrobial effect of a natural food composition at 5 ºC in the control of candida metapsilosis in ranch sauce.

• Author(s) : HERNANDEZ-CANOVAS J. D., GUILLEN-LOPEZ I., VIZCAINO-MILLA P., ANDREO-LOPEZ M. I., SÁNCHEZ-RUBIO M., TABOADA-RODRÍGUEZ A., MARÍN-INIESTA F.
• Publication date: 2020/11/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Microorganism, Microbiological quality, Sauce, Expérimentation
• Source: X Congreso Ibérico y VIII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2020.
• Formats : PDF

Microbial control in fresh horticultural products using active paper sheets with essential oils. A case study in lemon cv. Verna.

• Author(s) : NAVARRO MARTINEZ A., MARTÍNEZ HERNÁNDEZ G. B.
• Publication date: 2022/04
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Lemon, Chilling, Microbiological quality, Packaging, Physiological property, Microbiology, Expérimentation
• Source: XI Congreso Ibérico y IX Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2022.
• Formats : PDF

IIR document

Evaporative cooling and Legionella: a risk which can be prevented by using good practices, 18^th Informatory Note on refrigerating technologies.

• Publication date: 2006/02
• Languages :
• Keywords : Regulations, Contamination, Microbiology, Legionella, Cooling tower, Recommendation, Review, Evaporative system, Air conditioning, Evaporative condenser
• Source: IIF, Note Inf./IIR, Inf. Note/www.iifiir.org - n. 18
• Formats : PDF

Inactivation of candida metapsilosis in sucrose syrups by natural antimicrobial. Shelf life study.

• Author(s) : HERNANDEZ-CANOVAS J. D., GUILLEN-LOPEZ I., VIZCAINO-MILLA P., ANDREO-LOPEZ M. I., SÁNCHEZ-RUBIO M., TABOADA-RODRÍGUEZ A., MARÍN-INIESTA F.
• Publication date: 2020/11/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Contamination, Food, Microorganism, Microbiological quality, Syrup, Expérimentation
• Source: X Congreso Ibérico y VIII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2020.
• Formats : PDF

Alterações na qualidade de novos smoothies a base de manga durante conservação refrigerada.

Spoilage in the quality of new mango-based smoothies during refrigerated preservation.

• Author(s) : MONACO K. de A., CASTILLEJO N. M., DÍAZ V., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/05/03
• Languages : Portuguese
• Keywords : Sensory analysis, Microbiology, Quality, Mango, Fruit juice
• Source: CYTEF 2016. VIII Congreso Ibérico y VI Congreso Iberoamericano de las Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, Coimbra-Portugal, 3-6 mayo, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

Prevalence and level of Listeria monocytogenes in ice cream linked to a Listeriosis outbreak in the United States.

• Author(s) : CHEN Y., BURALL L. S., MACARISIN D., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Microbiology, Listeria, Health, USA, Survey, Ice cream
• Source: Journal of Food Protection - vol. 79 - n. 11

Recommended by the IIR

Connected indexes for food product temperature and quality monitoring.

• Author(s) : ALBETS-CHICO X., MORENO P., MUÑOZ I., COMAPOSADA J., BOVER S., JOFRÉ A., ROVIRA R.
• Publication date: 2020/11/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Control (generic), Temperature, Food, Monitoring, Drying, Microbiological quality, Quality, Simulation, Lifetime
• Source: X Congreso Ibérico y VIII Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2020.
• Formats : PDF

Refrigeration and COVID-19: list of resources

List of resources (guides, recommendations, information) regularly updated concerning the COVID-19 and the refrigeration sector.

• Publication date : 2020/05/26

Cryochemistry: chemical reactions accelerated by freezing

Surprisingly, some chemical reactions can be accelerated by freezing. The possible applications of studying such cryoreactions include the food and pharmaceutical cold chain, as well...

• Publication date : 2022/02/28
• Subjects: Technology, Environment

Reducing food waste: can we keep open canned sardines in the refrigerator?

Researchers from the University of Porto studied the shelf life at 4°C of open canned sardines, depending on the type of seasoning (sardines in brine, vegetable oil, tomato...

• Publication date : 2022/08/16
• Subjects: General information

Food cold chain optimisation

An Australian report focuses on the improvement of temperature monitoring in the food cold chain to enhance energy productivity.

• Publication date : 2017/08/11

Food safety: the problems caused by condensation

Some advice to prevent or remove condensation, often involved in food contamination.

• Publication date : 2017/04/28

Liquid crystal technology speeds up foodborne pathogen detection

Crystal Diagnostics has pioneered liquid-crystal technology that enables smart fast detection of bacteria and other dangerous pathogens such as E. coli in foodstuffs.

• Publication date : 2012/02/28

A Listeria monocytogenes biosensor based on gold nanoparticles

The innovation is an inexpensive, portable, disposable enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay-based biosensing strip that detects L. monocytogenes theough gold particle-modified screen-printed carbon electrodes.

• Publication date : 2013/05/16

Package indicators to help increase food safety

Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI) has developed inks that provide reminders when a product has been out of refrigeration and temperature has started to rise.

• Publication date : 2013/10/23

HACCP food safety plans must be improved

HACCP has the top non-conformity figures globally across certified sites, according to a British Retail Consortium (BRC) report.

• Publication date : 2014/02/19

Fluctuating temperatures increase E. Coli and Listeria risk in leafy greens

A new study has found that fluctuations in temperature during transportation and retail sale of leafy greens negatively impacts both the product’s quality and microbial safety.

• Publication date : 2014/03/20

Food processing: a priority sector for India

India’s food minister believes that with a better supply chain, the country could be a global food processing powerhouse.

• Publication date : 2015/05/29

New process combining cryogenic freezing and MAP

Air Products Freshline® Superfresh is a new methodology which combines cryogenic freezing with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) in a specific way to extend the life and quality of food products.

• Publication date : 2015/04/19

Frozen fruit in perfect condition for up to three years

A new technology allows, for the first time, to freeze fruit for three years while keeping its nutrients and properties at optimal levels.

• Publication date : 2014/05/13

Rapid low-temperature process adds weeks to milk's shelf life

A rapid heating and cooling of milk significantly reduces the amount of harmful bacteria present, extending by several weeks the shelf life of milk, according to a Purdue University study.

• Publication date : 2016/09/06

Refrigeration reduces the glycemic index of cooked rice

Several studies highlight the benefits of refrigeration on the glycaemic index of rice, which is important in the control of chronic diseases such as diabetes.

• Publication date : 2022/12/05
• Subjects: General information

New publications: The French version of the Red Book

The French version of the Red Book (Recommendations for the Processing and Handling of Frozen Foods) is on sale! The 4th edition of this IIR reference publication - prepared by Mr Leif Bøgh-Sørensen and several international experts - gives an...

• Publication date : 2008/08/12

Red Book on sale!

The Red Book (Recommendations for the Processing and Handling of Frozen Foods) is one of the IIR's reference publications and one of its best sellers. The 4th edition - prepared by Mr Leif Bøgh-Sørensen and several international experts - presents...

• Publication date : 2007/02/12

1st IIR International Cold and Sustainability Conference

The 1st IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain held in Cambridge, UK, on March 29-31, 2010 attracted over 150 participants from 22 countries. Academia, public and corporate research centres, public agencies and administrations, and...

• Publication date : 2010/05/27

IIR member news: Linde

Linde uses cryogenic freezing to improve cuts.

• Publication date : 2014/10/21

Refrigeration for better food and a better future

The IIR celebrates World Food Day 2025 and FAO’s 80th Anniversary by highlighting the importance of refrigeration to maintain food quality, aligned with the event’s theme “Hand-in-Hand for Better Food and a...

• Publication date : 2025/10/22
• Subjects: General information

Ice cream manufacturing, environmental impact and market data

From a physico-chemical point of view, ice cream is a complex, frozen multiphase mixture. The manufacturing process includes several stages of freezing which are described in this...

• Last update : 2023/06/30
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Ice creams