The entrapment of Lb. curvatus MBSa2 in calcium alginate did
not effected bacteriocin production in salami. Consequently, no
improvement in inhibition of L. monocytogenes in this meat product
could be achieved, however, entrapped cells showed better survival.
Other bacteriocins, or other types of entrapment may be
required for the effective control of this pathogen in salam