Colombia: Pork keeps well with propolis

This substance has antimicrobial capacity and is obtained from the hives of honey bees, which use it to preserve and protect their food from unwanted bacteria and microorganisms. The research aims to replicate this model in the conservation of meat for human consumption. Propolis and chitosan (biodegradable polymer obtained from chitin) form a solution that combined with an electrospinning technology (ultrafine fibers in membrane forms) create an active packaging with antioxidant and antimicrobial effects that extend the shelf life and preservation of the spine. pork for up to four days. (Blog: 10 things you did not know about pork) This oily extract of propolis attacks bacteria such as staphylococcus, (Escherichia coli) and salmonella that are found in meat products and often affect the digestive system. Through active packaging technologies, Emeli Dayana Vargas Romero, Master in Food Science and Technology from the Faculty of Agrarian Sciences of the National University, managed ...