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Glycerol utilization by Brochothrix thermosphacta.

L E Macaskie, A G Sheard, R H Dainty

    The Journal of Applied Bacteriology
    |February 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Brochothrix thermosphacta utilizes glucose or glycerol for growth, producing acetoin. Glycerol supports higher respiration rates, offering potential for improved meat storage strategies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Food Science
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Brochothrix thermosphacta is a significant meat spoilage organism.
    • Understanding its metabolic pathways is crucial for developing effective meat preservation techniques.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the growth kinetics and metabolic responses of B. thermosphacta using glucose and glycerol as substrates.
    • To evaluate the potential of glycerol as a substrate for meat storage.

    Main Methods:

    • Culturing B. thermosphacta with glucose and glycerol at growth-limiting concentrations.
    • Measuring bacterial yield, substrate uptake rates, and respiration rates.

    Main Results:

    • B. thermosphacta grew on both glucose and glycerol, producing acetoin.
    • Similar bacterial yields were observed for both substrates.
    • Glycerol supported higher respiration rates compared to glucose, despite similar uptake rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Glycerol metabolism in B. thermosphacta leads to efficient respiration.
    • These findings suggest glycerol's potential utility in meat storage applications to manage spoilage.

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