Publications by authors named "Mariana Angonese"
Food Res Int
October 2020
Article Synopsis
- - The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies processed meats as category 1 due to their link with higher risks of colorectal and stomach cancers, primarily involving harmful preservatives like nitrite and sorbate which can create the mutagen DNMP.
- - A study tested various bacteria from food sources to see if they could break down DNMP in lab settings, finding that three strains, particularly Staphylococcus xylosus, were the most effective and could completely degrade DNMP in processed meat models in under 30 minutes.
- - The research identified potential enzymatic mechanisms behind this biodegradation, suggesting that biotechnological approaches may help reduce harmful substances like DNMP in meat products, thereby enhancing food safety.
