Probiotics
Table 6.1 also shows the possible use of probiotics (Lacobacillus reuteri) to control E.coIi Q157: H7 (Muthukmansamy et al, 2003). various micro-organisms, e.g.lactic acid bacteria, produce bacteriocins and non-peptide growth-inhibiting chemicals such as reuteri, These naturally produced antimicrobials can inhibit the growth of other bacteria. Use 0f probiotics can therefore effectively control competitive undesirable micro-organisms. Many traditional fermented food products contain antimicrobial probiotics. There has been much research and development regarding the function of antimicrobial probiotics for the preservation of fermented foods. Currently there is only limited research into the use of probiotics for the purpose of antimicrobial packaging design. With the new technology development for the delivery of live probiotics, the use of probiotics as an antimicrobial source for antimicrobial food packaging will be more popular in future due to its safety and effectiveness.