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Autochthonous Cultures to Improve Safety and Stabilize Quality of Traditional Dry Fermented Meats

Version 1 : Received: 15 March 2023 / Approved: 16 March 2023 / Online: 16 March 2023 (09:02:51 CET)

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Rossi, F.; Tucci, P.; Del Matto, I.; Marino, L.; Amadoro, C.; Colavita, G. Autochthonous Cultures to Improve Safety and Standardize Quality of Traditional Dry Fermented Meats. Microorganisms 2023, 11, 1306. Rossi, F.; Tucci, P.; Del Matto, I.; Marino, L.; Amadoro, C.; Colavita, G. Autochthonous Cultures to Improve Safety and Standardize Quality of Traditional Dry Fermented Meats. Microorganisms 2023, 11, 1306.

Abstract

Traditional dry fermented meat products are obtained artisanally in many countries, where they represent a gastronomic heritage well distinguished from industrial counterparts. This food category is most often obtained from red meat, a food commodity that is under attack because of evidences of increased risk of cancer and degenerative diseases with high consumption. However, traditional fermented meat products are intended for moderate consumption and gastronomic experience and, as such, their production must be continued also to safeguard culture and economy of the geographical areas of origin. In this review, the main risks attributed to these products are considered and how these risks are minimized by following precise production norms, respectful of the ancient manufacturing processes is described. Moreover, results obtained in studies reporting use of autochthonous microbial cultures of lactic acid bacteria (LAB), coagulase negative staphylococci (CNS), Debaryomyces hansenii and Penicillium nalgiovense to improve safety and quality of traditional fermented meats are summarized. The role of these products as a source of microorganisms that can be beneficial to the host are also considered. From the results of the studies reviewed here it appears that the development of autochthonous cultures for these foods ensure safety and stabilize sensory characteristics with possibility to be extended to the large variety of traditional productions.

Keywords

traditional dry fermented sausages; protection policy; desired microbiota; lactic acid bacteria; coagulase negative staphylococci; autochthonous cultures; safety; sensory quality

Subject

Biology and Life Sciences, Immunology and Microbiology

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