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  • Microbiology
  • Packaging Technology

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  • Microbial spoilage, particularly blown pack spoilage caused by organisms like Clostridium estertheticum, limits the shelf life of vacuum-packaged beef.
  • Active packaging technologies offer a promising strategy to enhance food preservation by incorporating antimicrobial agents directly into packaging materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of active packaging incorporating Auranta FV, Inbac-MDA, and sodium octanoate against Clostridium estertheticum in vacuum-packaged beef.
  • To determine the impact of different concentrations of these antimicrobial agents on delaying blown pack spoilage during extended refrigerated storage.

Main Methods:

  • Three active packaging formulations (Auranta FV, Inbac-MDA, sodium octanoate) were prepared at two concentrations (2.5x and 3.5x MIC against Clostridium estertheticum).
  • Beef samples inoculated with Clostridium estertheticum were packaged using the active materials and stored at 2 °C for 100 days.
  • The onset and progression of blown pack spoilage were monitored throughout the storage period.

Main Results:

  • Both Auranta FV and sodium octanoate at both tested concentrations significantly increased the time to the onset of blown pack spoilage (p < 0.01).
  • Sodium octanoate exhibited significantly greater inhibition of blown pack spoilage compared to Auranta FV (p < 0.01).
  • Inbac-MDA's efficacy was not detailed in the provided abstract, but Auranta FV and sodium octanoate showed significant improvements.

Conclusions:

  • Active packaging incorporating Auranta FV or sodium octanoate is effective in inhibiting blown pack spoilage in vacuum-packaged beef.
  • Sodium octanoate is a highly effective antimicrobial agent for active packaging, potentially extending the shelf life of beef beyond the standard 42 days.
  • These findings support the use of active packaging as a viable strategy for improving the safety and extending the shelf life of beef products.