Publications by authors named "Camila Ramao Contesa"

Aims And Background: Natural preservatives are a viable alternative to replace chemical preservatives that have potential toxicity and carcinogenic effects.

Objective: To prove the effectiveness in increasing the microbiological stability of Minas Frescal cheese with the addition of a bacteriocin obtained from Latilactobacillus sakei as a natural preservative.

Methods: A new broad-spectrum bacteriocin was evaluated for its functional activity in vitro and in situ when applied in the formulation of Minas Frescal cheese.

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