Microbiology of spoilage of a perishable pomegranate product

B. J. Juven*, S. Gagel, I. Saguy, H. Weisslowicz

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Abstract

Pomegranate kernels were stored in plastic pouches in a modified gas atmosphere under refrigeration. The storage life of this product (3-4 weeks at 1°C) was limited by off-flavours produced by microbial metabolism; yeasts and acetic acid bacteria were the predominant spoilage organisms.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)135-139
Number of pages5
JournalInternational Journal of Food Microbiology
Volume1
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1984
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Acetic acid bacteria
  • Pomegranate
  • Spoilage
  • Yeasts

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