Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10396532 | Bioresource Technology | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Green olives of the Tunisian variety “Meski” were treated according to a Spanish-style green olive preservation process by using an alkaline treatment (1.5, 2 and 2.5% (w/v) NaOH) to eliminate bitterness, combined with different brine concentrations (6, 9 and 12% (w/v) NaCl). A spontaneous fermentation by the environmental microflora took place. Results showed that 2% NaOH solution and 9% sodium chloride brine was an optimal combination inducing the best growth of Lactobacillus species (108Â CFU/ml) and acidity of 0.726Â g lactic acid/100Â ml brine. In all trials and independently of the treatment, Lb. plantarum was the most dominant strain of Lactobacillus. Moreover, pretreatment with lye and lactic fermentation of olives contributed to coliform elimination.
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Authors
N. Chammem, M. Kachouri, M. Mejri, C. Peres, A. Boudabous, M. Hamdi,