Glycerol utilization by Brochothrix thermosphacta

Growth of the meat spoilage organism, Brochothrix thermosphacta, was supported by either glucose or glycerol with acetoin production. Similar yields of bacteria were obtained at growth-limiting concentrations of either substrate. The rate of uptake of each substrate was similar but glycerol supporte...

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Published in:	Journal of applied bacteriology Vol. 56; no. 1; p. 137
Main Authors:	Macaskie, L E, Sheard, A G, Dainty, R H, Henderson, P J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-02-1984
Subjects:	Acetone - metabolism Actinomycetales - growth & development Actinomycetales - metabolism Adenosine Triphosphate - metabolism Animals Food Microbiology Glucose - pharmacology Glycerol - metabolism Glycerol - pharmacology Meat Oxygen Consumption
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Summary:	Growth of the meat spoilage organism, Brochothrix thermosphacta, was supported by either glucose or glycerol with acetoin production. Similar yields of bacteria were obtained at growth-limiting concentrations of either substrate. The rate of uptake of each substrate was similar but glycerol supported higher rates of respiration than glucose. These findings are discussed in relation to metabolism of glycerol and the use of glycerol for meat storage.
ISSN:	0021-8847
DOI:	10.1111/j.1365-2672.1984.tb04705.x