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Food Science and Technology International, Vol. 5, No. 1, 25-30 (1999)
DOI: 10.1177/108201329900500102

Formación de películas biológicas en la industria alimentaria / Biofilms in the food industry

F.J. Pérez Elortondo

Area de Nutrición y Bromatología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad del País Vasco. Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006-Vitoria-Gasteiz, España

J. Salmerón

Area de Nutrición y Bromatología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad del País Vasco. Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006-Vitoria-Gasteiz, España

M. Albisu

Area de Nutrición y Bromatología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad del País Vasco. Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006-Vitoria-Gasteiz, España

C. Casas

Area de Nutrición y Bromatología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad del País Vasco. Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006-Vitoria-Gasteiz, España

Bacterial biofilms on food industry surfaces are potential sources of contamination for food products coming in contact with these surfaces. The development of biofilms in food processing environments may lead to food spoilage or transmission of diseases. This paper describes the formation of micro bial biofilms on food contact surfaces, their characteristics, and strategies for removal of adhered microorganisms (cleaning and disinfection) or for preventing microbial adhesion to surfaces (opti mizing equipment design, altering surface chemistry, treating with antimicrobial agents).

Key Words: biofilms • surfaces • bacteria


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