FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2008, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (5): 442-445.

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Study on Effect of Water Activity on Shelf Life of Dried Beef by Way of Inoculating An Aspergillus

 YAN  Wei-Ling, SHEN  Ju-Quan, REN  Li-Ping   

  1. Shanghai Food Researh Institute
  • Online:2008-05-15 Published:2011-08-26

Abstract: A mold was isolated from mildewed dried beef and it was identified as an Aspergillus.This Aspergillus was then inoculated into the dried beef to determine the influence of water activity to the shelf life.The results showed that the water activity of dried beef was essential to its shelf life.

Key words: Aspergillus, dried beef, intermediate-moisture foods, water activity, shelf life