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What are the most important spoilage organisms in food?

What are the most important spoilage organisms in food?

The spoilage of food is often caused by the following microorganisms:

  • Lactic acid bacteria (e.g., cooked sausage slices, delicatessen products, non-alcoholic drinks)
  • Enterobacteriaceae (e.g., fresh meat, fresh fish)
  • Pseudomonads (e.g., fresh meat, fish, fresh cheese, cream)
  • Clostridia (e.g., raw ham, cheese, vacuum-packed fresh meat)
  • Staphylococci (e.g., fresh meat, raw milk cheese, raw cured products)
  • Yeasts (e.g., dairy products, non-alcoholic drinks)
  • Molds (e.g., dairy products, baked goods, fruits and vegetables)
  • Acetic acid bacteria (e.g., beverages)

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