A systematic characterization of the distribution, biofilm-forming potential and the resistance of the biofilms to the CIP processes of the bacteria in a milk powder processing factory

We investigated the diversity of the microflora attached to eleven interior surfaces of the processing lines of a milk powder processing factory after clean-in-place (CIP) processes. In addition, bacterial biofilms production of strains was evaluated and the alkali and acid tolerance of the bacterial biofilms of strains were analyzed.175