Natural Antimicrobial Systems and Food Preservation
Author | : V. M. Dillon |
Publisher | : C A B International |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 1994 |
ISBN-10 | : 0851988784 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780851988788 |
Rating | : 4/5 (788 Downloads) |
Download or read book Natural Antimicrobial Systems and Food Preservation written by V. M. Dillon and published by C A B International. This book was released on 1994 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecological concepts of food preservation. Lactoperoxidase and lactoferin. Lysozyme ovotransferrin and avidin. Nisin. Bacteriocins of starter culture bacteria. Antimicrobial properties of spices and their essential oils. Antimicrobial compounds in food plants. Antimicrobial properties of vegetable and fish oils. Antimicrobial agents associated with insects. Biocontrol of undesirable microorganisms in food. Future prospects for natural antimicrobial food preservation systems.