Curr Drug Discov Technol
March 2023
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.