Meat Cultures
Product development of NPC Meat Cultures® included screening of over 700 lactic acid bacteria isolates, with intense laboratory screening narrowed down to 50 selected strains. Screening included evaluation of:
- Growth characteristics at multiple temperatures
- Ability to inhibit pathogens, antimicrobial drug resistance
- Commercial properties (survival, production capabilities, etc.)
Four separate strains were selected based on their ability to inhibit pathogens under refrigerated conditions without growing themselves. On December 7, 2005, NPC Meat Cultures were granted GRAS status by FDA for use in all meat and poultry products.
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