ISSN:
1750-3841
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
: ATP bioluminescence was evaluated as a method for assessing the level of microbial contamination in sap and predicting maple syrup characteristics. This approach provided results that were strongly correlated with the standard plate count and took less time than the modified resazurin technique. ATP bioluminescence measurement of sap proved to be reliable for predicting physicochemical and sensory characteristics as indicated by the color and flavor of maple syrup. Most of the syrups made from saps with higher ATP bioluminescence values were darker in color and presented off-flavors. Based on these results, ATP bioluminescence could be used to improve sanitary practices associated with collecting and storing maple sap.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2002.tb08734.x
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