In-depth characterization of food and environmental microbiomes across different meat processing plants
Coral Barcenilla, José F. Cobo‐Díaz, Alba Puente, Vincenzo Valentino, Francesca De Filippis, Danilo Ercolini +6 more
Microbiome
Abstract
Overall, our findings provide the most detailed metagenomics-based perspective up to now of the microbes that thrive in meat, meat products and associated environments and open avenues for future research activities to better understand the microbiome functionality and potential contribution to meat quality and safety. Video Abstract.
Concepts
MicrobiomeBiologyFood spoilageMicrobial ecologyMeat spoilageMeat packing industryFood microbiologyFood science