One-step global parameter estimation of kinetic inactivation parameters for Bacillus sporothermodurans spores under
F Cattani1, K D Dolan2, S D Oliveira1
1Laboratório de Imunologia e Microbiologia, Faculdade de Biociências, PUCRS, Brazil.
Abstract:
Bacillus sporothermodurans produces highly heat-resistant endospores, that can survive under ultra-high temperature. High heat-resistant sporeforming bacteria are one of the main causes for spoilage and safety of low-acid foods. They can be used as indicators or surrogates to establish the minimum requirements for heat processes, but it is necessary to understand their thermal inactivation kinetics. The aim of the present work was to study the inactivation kinetics under both static and dynamic conditions in a vegetable soup. Ordinary least squares one-step regression and sequential procedures were applied for estimating these parameters. Results showed that multiple dynamic heating profiles, when analyzed simultaneously, can be used to accurately estimate the kinetic parameters while significantly reducing estimation errors and data collection.
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