Microbial Profiling of Biltong Processing Using Culture-Dependent and Culture-Independent Microbiome Analysis
Biltong is a South African air-dried beef product that does not have a heat lethality step, but rather relies on marinade chemistry (low pH from vinegar, ~2% salt, spices/pepper) in combination with drying at ambient temperature and low humidity to achieve microbial reduction during processing. Cult...
Main Authors: | Caitlin Karolenko, Udaya DeSilva, Peter M. Muriana |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/4/844 |
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