Xiaojing Tian , Yuxuan Liu , Bihong Gao , Xiuli Song , Ranran Li , Yunhao Ma , Yinglu Zhang , Wenhang Wang
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Abstract
Bulk sausages packaged by natural animal or artificial collagen casings are highly susceptible to microbial contamination. In this study, quality changes of sausages packaged by animal casings were monitored and bacterial community dynamics on casing surfaces were analyzed by combining conventional bacterial culture methods and 16S rDNA sequencing during 30-day storage at 4 °C. Followed by evaluating the spoilage ability of the identified dominant bacterial community, three specific spoilage organisms (SSOs) were identified: Brochothrix thermosphacta, Pseudomonas lundensis, and Weissella viridescens. For the three SSOs, three natural antibacterial agents, nisin, phenyllactic acid (PLA), and kojic acid (KA), were selected alone or in combination to improve the storage stability of sausage. In situ experiments demonstrated that a combination of nisin (15 mg/mL) and PLA (2 mg/mL) most effectively suppressed the bacterial growth on sausages. These results are expected to provide a theoretical reference for extending the shelf life of bulk sausage.
期刊介绍:
The aim of Meat Science is to serve as a suitable platform for the dissemination of interdisciplinary and international knowledge on all factors influencing the properties of meat. While the journal primarily focuses on the flesh of mammals, contributions related to poultry will be considered if they enhance the overall understanding of the relationship between muscle nature and meat quality post mortem. Additionally, papers on large birds (e.g., emus, ostriches) as well as wild-captured mammals and crocodiles will be welcomed.