Detection of Proteolytic Bacteria

Detection of Proteolytic Bacteria

Like lipolytic bacteria, proteolytic bacteria are also undesirable to be present in milk and dairy products. Presence of proteolytic bacteria; It causes deterioration, bad odor and taste, especially in long-term storage. Quality losses and financial losses also occur.

Foods tested for Proteolytic Bacteria;
- Canned products
- Dairy products
- Meat products
- Seafood

Generally, it causes spoilage in protein-rich foods. It can be detected by incubating for two days at 31±1°C using a surface coating technique using Frazier gelatin/agar.