Alicyclobacillus Thermophilic Acidophilic Bacilli

About this book

The thermophilic acidophilic spore-forming bacteria Alicyclobacillus can grow at low pH and at moderately high temperatures such as 40 degrees centigrade. Some of the species are known to cause spoilage of acidic beverages and produce medicinal odors. However, they do not produce gas or cause any change in the appearance of the beverage container, and therefore the spoilage is discovered only when the consumer opens and begins to consume the product.

Fortunately, Alicyclobacillus are not pathogenic bacteria, but they are troublesome, not only for consumers but also for beverage producers, because no effective control methods have yet been developed. It is against this background and in recognition of the importance and urgency of the problem that International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Japan has published this book, bringing together new insights on the topic together with research published to date.

Contents

Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Historical background related to Alicyclobacillus
Part 3: Characteristics of Alicyclobacillus
Part 4: Parameters for detection of Alicyclobacillus and test methods
Part 5: Differentiation and identification of Alicyclobacillus species
Part 6: Growth profile of Alicyclobacillus in fruit juices
Part 7: Distribution and epidemiology
Part 8: Factors of spoilage caused by Alicyclobacillus and prevention measures
Part 9: Agencies, associations, NPOs, institutes and researchers involved with Alicyclobacillus

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