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Microbiology Research, Volume 16, Issue 4

April 2025 - 15 articles

Cover Story: This review focuses on the microbial dynamics of cocoa fermentation, emphasizing the roles of yeasts, lactic acid bacteria (LAB), and acetic acid bacteria (AAB). These microorganisms interact in a well-defined succession, producing organoleptic compounds such as alcohols, organic acids, and esters, which are key to the sensory profile of cocoa. Advances in starter culture technology are highlighted, demonstrating how microbial control can enhance fermentation efficiency, reduce fermentation time, and improve the consistency of chocolate flavor. Patents related to cocoa fermentation further emphasize the growing interest in microbial management to meet market demands for high-quality, distinct chocolate. View this paper
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Articles (15)

  • Review
  • Open Access
1,689 Views
17 Pages

Rabbit Models for Infectious Diseases Caused by Staphylococcus aureus

  • Minghang Zeng,
  • Yadong Wang,
  • Fang Liu,
  • Jinzhao Long and
  • Haiyan Yang

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a disreputable symbiotic bacterium that is responsible for a range of diseases, including life-threatening pneumonia, endocarditis, septicemia, and others, which has led to an immense loss in both public health an...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
6,433 Views
37 Pages

The Role of Microbial Dynamics, Sensorial Compounds, and Producing Regions in Cocoa Fermentation

  • Sofia de M. Campos,
  • Walter J. Martínez-Burgos,
  • Guilherme Anacleto dos Reis,
  • Diego Yamir Ocán-Torres,
  • Gabriela dos Santos Costa,
  • Fernando Rosas Vega,
  • Beatriz Alvarez Badel,
  • Liliana Sotelo Coronado,
  • Josilene Lima Serra and
  • Carlos Ricardo Soccol

Cocoa fermentation is a critical step in chocolate production, influencing the flavor, aroma, and overall quality of the final product. This review focuses on the microbial dynamics of cocoa fermentation, emphasizing the roles of yeasts, lactic acid...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,855 Views
14 Pages

Frequency, Resistance Patterns, and Serotypes of Salmonella Identified in Samples from Pigs of Colombia Collected from 2022 to 2023

  • Stefany Barrientos-Villegas,
  • Juana L. Vidal,
  • Nidia Gomez,
  • Fernando L. Leite,
  • Sara López-Osorio and
  • Jenny J. Chaparro-Gutiérrez

The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of Salmonella in pig samples analyzed at the Veterinary Diagnostic Unit of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of the University of Antioquia, Colombia, between 2022 and 2023. Out of 5820 se...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1,625 Views
13 Pages

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) are a major healthcare challenge, necessitating effective antimicrobial therapy for treatment. However, the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance among UPEC strains is e...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,532 Views
16 Pages

This study investigated the effect of different culture agar media, derived from Bennett’s medium, on the antimicrobial activity of 15 Streptomyces sp. and 1 Lentzea sp. strains isolated from mining environments. The media were prepared from th...

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