Growth and location of bacterial colonies within dairy foods using microscopy techniques: a review

• Published in: Frontiers in microbiology Vol. 6; p. 99
• Main Authors: Hickey, Cian D, Sheehan, Jeremiah J, Wilkinson, Martin G, Auty, Mark A E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 18.02.2015
• Subjects: bacterial location; Cheese; fat-protein interface; Lactic acid bacteria; Microbiology; Microscopy; milk fermentation; microscopy; milk fermentation; fat-protein interface; lactic acid bacteria; bacterial location; cheese

The growth, location, and distribution of bacterial colonies in dairy products are important factors for the ripening and flavor development of cheeses, yogurts, and soured creams. Starter, non-starter, spoilage, and pathogenic bacteria all become entrapped in the developing casein matrix of dairy f...