Effect of Ag-containing nano-composite active packaging system on survival of Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris

The effectiveness of Ag(+)-based antimicrobial film in inhibiting the growth of an Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris strain was assessed. The proposed active film was obtained by depositing via plasma an Ag-containing polyethylenoxide-like coating on a polyethylene layer. Tests were conducted at 44 d...

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Published in:Journal of food science 2004-10, Vol.69 (8), p.E379-E383
Main Authors: Del Nobile, M.A, Cannarsi, M, Altieri, C, Sinigaglia, M, Favia, P, Iacoviello, G, D'Agostino, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
active packaging
active packaging systems
Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris
antimicrobial properties
Bacteria
Biological and medical sciences
cations
Food industries
Food microbiology
Food packaging
Food science
food spoilage
Fruit juices
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General aspects
Handling, storage, packaging, transport
nano-composite antimicrobial films
packaging materials
polyethylene
silver
silver ions
Soups
spoilage bacteria
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Summary:The effectiveness of Ag(+)-based antimicrobial film in inhibiting the growth of an Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris strain was assessed. The proposed active film was obtained by depositing via plasma an Ag-containing polyethylenoxide-like coating on a polyethylene layer. Tests were conducted at 44 degrees C, monitoring the viable cell concentration of the investigated microorganism into 2 different media: acidified malt extract broth and apple juice. Results indicate that the investigated active film successfully inhibited the growth of A. acidoterrestris in both media. Results also indicate that the effectiveness of the film depends on the type of medium tested.
ISSN:0022-1147
1750-3841
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2621.2004.tb09899.x