E-grāmata: Novel Approaches in Biopreservation for Food and Clinical Purposes

"There is an increasing demand for healthier and safer food among consumers in recent years and both industry and academia are developing novel food preservation methods. As it happens in other sectors, revisiting traditional strategies in combination with modern technologies results in higher effectivity and better acceptance by the consumers. In the case of food preservation, this translates into increased investigation and applicability of elements such as protective cultures, including the use of bacteria, virus and yeasts, and their by-products to control undesired microorganisms. The effect of some of these bioactive compounds is well characterised, as lactic acid. However, other compounds such as antimicrobial peptides or phage therapy are still yet to be fully exploited. Here, we offer a comprehensive summary of the different biopreservation techniques applied to the different food groups, providing an overview of novel approaches and strategies that are already available in the market"--

The aim of "Novel Approaches in Biopreservation for Food and Clinical Purposes" is to provide cutting-edge information on biopreservation methods for both food and medical applications. The book has one chapter dedicated to each major food category (milk and dairy, vegetables, meat, fish, bread, flours and beverages) and brief chapters covering preservation approaches for pharmaceuticals, embryos, gametes, cells and tissues. This book assumes a basic understanding of microbiology and food science, aiming to offer an overview of the most commonly and updated techniques currently used, including protective cultures and fermentation starters, bacterial metabolites, essential oils, bacteriophages or endolysins. By presenting this comprehensive overview, the book aims to advance knowledge in the field of biopreservation and foster its implementation in both food and clinical contexts.

The aim of "Novel Approaches in Biopreservation for Food and Clinical Purposes" is to provide cutting-edge information on biopreservation methods for both food and medical applications.