Inactivation of mesophilic bacteria in milk by means of high intensity ultrasound using response surface methodology

Zoran Herceg, Edita Juraga, Brankica Sobota-Šalamon and Anet Režek-Jambrak
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Zoran Herceg: Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Edita Juraga: Farmex d.o.o., Varaždin, Brezje bb, Croatia
Brankica Sobota-Šalamon: Natura agro d.o.o, Đurđevac, Croatia$2
Anet Režek-Jambrak: Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Czech Journal of Food Sciences, 2012, vol. 30, issue 2, 108-117

Abstract: High-intensity ultrasound was used to investigate the inactivation of microorganisms in raw bovine milk. Raw bovine milk with 4% of milk fat was treated with ultrasonic probe that was 12 mm in diameter and with 20 kHz frequency immerged in milk directly. In the ultrasound treatment, three parameters were varied according to the statistical experimental design. The centre composite design was used to design and optimise the experimental parameters: temperature (20, 40, and 60°C), amplitude (120, 90, and 60 µm), and time (6, 9, and 12 min). All analyses were performed immediately after sonication and after 3 days and 5 days of storage under refrigeration at 4°C. The factors that seem to affect substantially the inactivation of microorganisms in using ultrasound are the amplitude of the ultrasonic waves, the exposure/contact time with the microorganisms, and the temperature of the treatment. The results achieved indicate a significant inactivation of microorganisms under longer periods of the treatment with ultrasonic probe, particularly in combination of higher temperature and amplitude. The output optimal value of total bacteria count was defined by Statgraphics where the lowest bacteria count was 3.688 log CFU/ml for the following specific ultrasound parameters: amplitude 120 μm, treatment time 9.84 min, and temperature 45.34°C.

Keywords: high power ultrasound; total mesophilic bacteria count; D values (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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