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Appl Environ Microbiol. 1977 June; 33(6): 1284-1286

Penetration of bacteria into meat.

C O Gill and N Penney

ABSTRACT

Bacteria are confined to the surface of meat during the logarithmic phase of growth. When proteolytic bacteria approach their maximum cell density, extracellular proteases secreted by the bacteria apparently break down the connective tissue between muscle fibers, allowing the bacteria to penetrate the meat. Non-proteolytic bacteria do not penetrate meat, even when grown in association with proteolytic species.

Appl Environ Microbiol. 1977 June; 33(6): 1284-1286




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