Metagenomics of pasteurized and unpasteurized gouda cheese using targeted 16S rDNA sequencing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The microbiome of cheese is diverse, even within a variety. The metagenomics of cheese is dependent on a vast array of biotic and abiotic factors. Biotic factors include the population of microbiota and their resulting cellular metabolism. Abiotic factors, including the pH, water activity, fat, salt, and moisture content of the cheese matrix, as well as environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and location of aging), influence the biotic factors. This study assessed the metagenomics of commercial Gouda cheese prepared using pasteurized or unpasteurized cow milk or pasteurized goat milk via 16S rDNA sequencing.

Results

Results were analyzed and compared based on milk pasteurization and source, spatial variability (core, outer, and under the rind), and lengt

SUBMITTER: Salazar JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6245907 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature