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  • Title: Applications of ozone, bacteriocins and irradiation in food processing: a review.
    Author: Mahapatra AK, Muthukumarappan K, Julson JL.
    Journal: Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr; 2005; 45(6):447-61. PubMed ID: 16183567.
    Abstract:
    An article is presented describing the background information on the use of ozone, bacteriocins and irradiation for destroying pathogens in food products. Their effectiveness on some pathogens of importance in food processing systems and issues of concern are highlighted. It could be concluded that although each one has the potential for use as an alternative preservation technology in specific food processing applications, no single method, except irradiation, is likely to be effective against all food spoilage and food poisoning microorganisms in all food matrices. However, the synergistic effect of one of these methods and other 'hurdles' or modes of food preservations could be used to ensure the microbial safety and prevention of the development of undesirable sensory and chemical changes in some food products. Bacteriocins may contribute an additional barrier in the 'hurdle concept' of food safety.
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