Influence of lactate and acetate salt adaptation on Salmonella Typhimurium acid and heat resistance

► Sodium lactate-adapted S. Typhimurium showed enhanced heat resistance. ► Adaptation to sodium acetate increased heat and acid resistance of S. Typhimurium. ► Adaptation to KL/NaA did not affect their resistance to heat and acid. ► A mixture of KL/NaA may be effective technique in controlling Salmonella spp.