MICROBIOLOGICAL SURVEY ON JELLYFISH FOOD PRODUCTS: PRELIMINARY RESULTS

A microbiological survey was performed on ten brined jellyfish products, sampled in Italy from Chinese food markets. In general, the microbiological conditions were good and respected the standards contemplated in the regulations CE 2073/2005 e 1441/2007. The presence of inhibiting substances and the absence of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in two samples suggest a treatment to preserve the product

Elaborazione di uno strumento per la valutazione del rischio di salumifici artigianali

The authors show the characteristics of an assessment tool planned to classifing on the basis of risk the establishments that produce traditional meat products within a definited territorial area. The tool divides the assessment process in 4 circles (“premises”, “processes”, “control”, “products”), in 16 categories and 30 criterions, by that it develops each evaluation in numerical scores. The method, experienced on 10 small establishments, shows to realize an useful classification to optimize the activity of control in a coherent way to the needs of effectiveness and efficiency, complying to the rules contained in the Regulations (EC) n. 882 and 854/2004

Identification and recovery of local Vitis vinifera L. cultivars collected in ancient vineyards in different locations of Argentina

International audienceBackground and Aims These last years, minor cultivars have gained attention as they provide an opportunity to offer original products in a global market and to combat global warming. Recent evidence brought to light the existing diversity within the group of autochthonous cultivars from Argentina and other South American countries, commonly known as criollas. The objective was to prospect, rescue and identify grapevine phenotypes recovered in ancient vineyards as putative criollas, in the western provinces of Argentina. Methods and Results We collected 60 samples in 11 locations. Their identity and pedigree were analysed through nuclear simple sequence repeat (nSSR) markers. The 60 samples were grouped in 45 different genotypes, 19 of them corresponding to previously registered cultivars, while 26 were new genotypes, with no correspondence in international databases. The majority (18) of the 26 new genotypes were related with the criollas group while other genotypes presented a totally different genetic profile and its origin remains to be elucidated. Conclusions The diversity within the South American cultivars is higher than previously thought. Ancient vineyards, located in isolated valleys, are reservoirs of minor cultivars, and growers have played a key role in maintaining and conserving them. Significance of the Study This genetic diversity constitutes a valuable tool to explore alternatives for diversification and adaptation to climate change