Abstract: At present, the growing demand for food security has prompted the development in food preservation technology. Microbial preservation technology, a new hopeful substitute of traditional technology in food preservation has been confirmed to be a natural, safe, residue free, and highly efficient method. This report reviewed the progression in microbial preservation with the emphasis on the variety, operation way and action mechanism of the microorganis used in bio-preservation technology.

Key words: food preservative technology, microbial