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bacteriocin [bak′tir·ē·ə‚sīn] (microbiology) Any of a group of proteins produced by various strains of gram-negative bacteria that may inhibit the growth of other strains of the same or related species. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Bacteriocins add another layer of protection to food preservation systems. Not only are bacteriocins too small to trigger allergic reactions, but they're also very selective, he notes. After an introductory chapter, the book first discusses the use of bacteriocins such as nisin in preserving animal and other food products, often in conjunction with other preservation techniques such as high hydrostatic pressure and pulsed electric fields. |
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