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Saccharomyces cerevisiae populations and other yeasts associated with indigenous beers (chicha) of Ecuador

Braz. j. microbiol; 49 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT Chicha, a type of beer made mainly with maize or cassava, is a traditional fermented beverage of the Andean region. There have only been a few studies on yeasts associated with chicha fermentation, and the species diversity occurring during the production of this beverage is not known. The objec...

Development of a propidium monoazide-polymerase chain reaction assay for detection of viable Lactobacillus brevis in beer

Braz. j. microbiol; 48 (4), 2017
ABSTRACT The spoilage of beer by bacteria is of great concern to the brewer as this can lead to turbidity and abnormal flavors. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method for detection of beer-spoilage bacteria is highly specific and provides results much faster than traditional microbiology techniques. ...

Análise microbiológica da superfície de latas de cerveja comercializadas em Itabuna - BA
Microbiological analysis of beer cans marketed in Itabuna - BA

Hig. aliment; 30 (256/257), 2016
A cerveja é uma bebida alcoólica comercializada frequentemente em latas de alumínio devido à praticidade no consumo. Este tipo de embalagem entra em contato direto com a boca do consumidor e necessita de um cuidado redobrado com relação aos aspectos de higienização para não ser um veículo de mi...