Utilization and Control of Microorganisms during the Processing and Storage of Aquatic Products
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Foods of Marine Origin".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 1779
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food science; aquatic products processing; quality and safety of seafood; foodomics
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Interests: fermented aquatic products; food microorganism; lactic acid bacteria; microbial community
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Interests: seafood fermentation; foodomics; flavor formation mechanism; protein–flavor interactions
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Interests: control of food-borne pathogens; quality and safety of seafood; microbial technology; biogenic amines in seafood
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microorganisms exert a significant influence on the quality of aquatic products. Therefore, beneficial microorganisms and their metabolites can be utilized to enhance the safety, flavor, and shelf life of food, as well as the control of spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms to avoid the deterioration of quality during the processing and storage of aquatic products. Processing aids in fermentation, which can enhance the flavor, nutrition, and digestibility of aquatic products. For storage, novel techniques such as modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) with bio-based gases, quorum sensing regulation, as well as some new broad-spectrum bacteriostatic agents can be employed to inhibit the growth of spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms, extending the freshness and shelf-life of products. The outlook is promising, with ongoing research into novel microbial strains and enzymes offering more sustainable and efficient solutions; this includes bio-preservation agents that are natural, non-toxic, and have a minimal impact on the environment. Additionally, the integration of microbiological technology with advanced packaging materials and nanotechnology holds potential regarding the development of innovative products that are able to satisfy the increasing consumer demand for high-quality, safe, and eco-friendly aquatic products.
Dr. Yongqiang Zhao
Dr. Chunsheng Li
Dr. Yueqi Wang
Dr. Di Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aquatic products
- processing and storage
- fermentation
- quality control
- quorum sensing
- metabolome, transcriptome and macrogenome
- flavor
- microbial community
- lactic acid bacteria
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