Food fraud, corresponding to any intentional action to deceive purchasers and gain an
undue economical advantage, is estimated to result in a 10 to 65 billion US dollars/year …

Microorganisms exist along the food chain and impact the quality and safety of foods in both
positive and negative ways. Identifying and understanding the behavior of these microbial …

Yeasts are generally recognized as contaminants in the production of white-brined cheeses,
such as Feta and Feta-type cheeses. The most predominant yeasts species are …

Kefir is a health-promoting fermented drink having complex microbiota. This complex
microbiota consists of bacteria and yeast association that is bound together with a …

High-throughput DNA sequencing (HTS) was used to study the microbial diversity of
commercial traditional Izmir Tulum (IT) and Izmir Brined Tulum (IBT) cheeses from Izmir …

The distinct sensorial characteristics of local cheeses influence consumer preferences, and
make an essential contribution to the local economy. Microbial diversity in cheese is among …

The interest in milk originating from donkeys is growing worldwide due to its claimed
functional and nutritional properties, especially for sensitive population groups, such as …

Sheep's milk and cheese represent unexplored reservoirs of microorganisms' genetic and
metabolic diversity. This study aimed to characterize the microbial communities of milk and …

Wine production in Cyprus has strong cultural ties with the island's tradition, influencing local
and foreign consumers' preferences and contributing significantly to Cyprus' economy. A key …

Sfela is a white brined Greek cheese of protected designation of origin (PDO) produced in
the Peloponnese region from ovine, caprine milk, or a mixture of the two. Despite the PDO …