Biofilms and their impact on the food industry
Biofilm could be defined as a complex communities of microorganisms seen affixed to surfaces, they form clusters without sticking to any surface and buried firmly in an extracellular matrix (ECM). This matrix is formed by microorganisms in the formation of either extracellular polymeric substances (...
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| author | A.A. Olanbiwoninu B.M. Popoola |
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| description | Biofilm could be defined as a complex communities of microorganisms seen affixed to surfaces, they form clusters without sticking to any surface and buried firmly in an extracellular matrix (ECM). This matrix is formed by microorganisms in the formation of either extracellular polymeric substances (EPSS) or extracellular polymer. Many reviews have addressed the negative consequences of biofilm production in the food industry, among which we talk about biofilms being responsible for spoilage microorganisms and foodborne pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes, Bacillus cereus etc. These contamination could be linked to biofilms presence in the processing plant. Although researches have tried conferring solutions to these challenges in the food industry, however, in this review we have tried to focus on the positive impact of biofilms formed in the food industry. It is critically expedient while trying to find the solution to the challenges of biofilm in the food industry to develop and give a major focus on the advantages and positive impact biofilm has in the food industry, which has been greatly neglected. Hence in this article, we have highlighted some positive impacts of biofilms formed in the food industry, like enhancing plant health and productivity of food products, as an agent of water and wastewater treatment in the food industry, as a tool in reducing the amount of excess sludge in the wastewater treatment plant. The development of edible biofilms, fermented food products and the production of biodegradable food packaging are also part of biofilms beneficial roles in the food industries. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-42126740d9d24905bd301e69be7cf83c2023-02-06T04:05:30ZengElsevierSaudi Journal of Biological Sciences1319-562X2023-02-01302103523Biofilms and their impact on the food industryA.A. Olanbiwoninu0B.M. Popoola1Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State, NigeriaCorresponding author.; Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State, NigeriaBiofilm could be defined as a complex communities of microorganisms seen affixed to surfaces, they form clusters without sticking to any surface and buried firmly in an extracellular matrix (ECM). This matrix is formed by microorganisms in the formation of either extracellular polymeric substances (EPSS) or extracellular polymer. Many reviews have addressed the negative consequences of biofilm production in the food industry, among which we talk about biofilms being responsible for spoilage microorganisms and foodborne pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes, Bacillus cereus etc. These contamination could be linked to biofilms presence in the processing plant. Although researches have tried conferring solutions to these challenges in the food industry, however, in this review we have tried to focus on the positive impact of biofilms formed in the food industry. It is critically expedient while trying to find the solution to the challenges of biofilm in the food industry to develop and give a major focus on the advantages and positive impact biofilm has in the food industry, which has been greatly neglected. Hence in this article, we have highlighted some positive impacts of biofilms formed in the food industry, like enhancing plant health and productivity of food products, as an agent of water and wastewater treatment in the food industry, as a tool in reducing the amount of excess sludge in the wastewater treatment plant. The development of edible biofilms, fermented food products and the production of biodegradable food packaging are also part of biofilms beneficial roles in the food industries.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319562X22004399BiofilmFood industryPositive impactsExtracellular polymeric substances |
| spellingShingle | A.A. Olanbiwoninu B.M. Popoola Biofilms and their impact on the food industry Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences Biofilm Food industry Positive impacts Extracellular polymeric substances |
| title | Biofilms and their impact on the food industry |
| title_full | Biofilms and their impact on the food industry |
| title_fullStr | Biofilms and their impact on the food industry |
| title_full_unstemmed | Biofilms and their impact on the food industry |
| title_short | Biofilms and their impact on the food industry |
| title_sort | biofilms and their impact on the food industry |
| topic | Biofilm Food industry Positive impacts Extracellular polymeric substances |
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