Monitoring of biofilms in the food and beverage industries

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2009

Authors

Pereira, A (Author) Other; L. F. Melo (Author) FEUP

Book

Title: Biofilms in the food and beverage industries

Pages: 131-151

Indexing

Scopus - 5 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Industrial biotechnology

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-005-4GX

DOI: 10.1533/9781845697167.1.131

Resumo (PT): São discutidos os métodos e tecnologias de monitorização on-line de biolfilmes na indústria alimentar

Abstract (EN): Monitoring biofilm formation in the food and beverage industries is an important tool not only to detect and evaluate the surface, product and process contamination, but also to minimize the effects of such contamination, to apply timely countermeasures and to assess their efficacy. The present chapter reviews some of the most used monitoring techniques both in laboratorial and in industrial processes. These methodologies are based on different physical principles, which can range from the traditional visual inspection and classical microbiological techniques to more recent approaches based on the propagation of vibration or optical signals. A brief description of those methods will be provided, as well as a discussion about their (laboratorial vs. industrial) applicability. When relevant, the commercially available devices will also be indicated.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific