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The effect of intermittent shaking, headspace and temperature on the growth of Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris in stored apple juice

Walker, M. and Phillips, C. A. (2005) The effect of intermittent shaking, headspace and temperature on the growth of Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris in stored apple juice. International Journal of Food Science & Technology. 40(5), pp. 557-562. 1365-2621.

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Abstract: The presence of Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris in stored juices can be difficult to detect. In this study the effects of storage temperature, headspace and agitation of juice containers was investigated. The results indicate that the amount of headspace has a significant effect on growth of vegetative cells and spores of A. acidoterrestris at 35 °C. Intermittent shaking before sampling increased growth and therefore probable detection rates at 30 °C, Agitating containers and sampling from several areas within containers is therefore recommended for determining whether A. acidoterrestris is present or absent from stored juice, especially in large containers.
Uncontrolled Keywords: Aerobic, spoilage, storage
Subjects: Q Science > QR Microbiology > QR115 Food microbiology
Q Science > QR Microbiology > QR75 Bacteria
Creators: Walker, Michelle and Phillips, Carol A
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing
Northamptonshire and East Midlands: Health
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society
Date: May 2005
Date Type: Publication
Page Range: pp. 557-562
Journal or Publication Title: International Journal of Food Science & Technology
Volume: 40
Number: 5
Language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2005.00960.x
ISSN: 1365-2621
Status: Published / Disseminated
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/6323

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