PROCESSING SLIME FROM SNAIL (HELIX ASPERSA MAXIMA): A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON THE EFFECT ON MICROBIAL LOAD

Slime from earth snails (Helix aspersa maxima) is a sub-product often used in the cosmetic industry. Due to its origin, a decontamination process ought to be considered. After exposure to UV radiation, no significant (P > 0.05) reduction of the initial microbial load of slime was observed, while...

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Main Authors: Raquel Teixeira, Joana Barbosa, Helena Albano, Cláudia Maciel, Joana Silva, Jorge A. Saraiva, Sónia M. Castro, Paula Teixeira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Alma Mater Publishing House "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacau 2018-12-01
Series:Scientific Study & Research: Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Industry
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Online Access:http://pubs.ub.ro/?pg=revues&rev=cscc6&num=201804&vol=4&aid=4792