FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2006, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (11): 548-551.

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Composition of Moulds Population and Their Safety Assessment on Traditional Dry-cured Ham

   Meng-Yue-Cheng,   Chen-Jie   

  1. College of Food Science,Zhejiang Gongshang University,Hangzhou 310035,China
  • Online:2006-11-15 Published:2011-11-28

Abstract: The paper reviews the composition and effect of moulds population on traditional dry-cured hams and their safety assessment. There is a potential risk that toxigenic strains exist among those moulds colonising on the surface of ham. Consequently,isolating and purifying natural growth moulds,selecting some non-toxic mould strains as starter cultures which are advantageous for colour,flavor and appearance of ham,that is an important way to insure the safety of traditional ham products.

Key words: dry-cured ham, moulds, safety assessment