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predictive modeling and by actual experiment were favorable; whereas for Sta. aureus, the growth
rate predicted by the model was lower than that obtained in actual experiments. Thus, at present,
the predictive data needs to be adopted with caution. Model data can be used in initial studies
by using large numbers of variables to eliminate a great majority of them. Experimental data can
then be obtained from actual product studies by using limited numbers of variables. This will help
reduce the time and cost and make the study more manageable and effective.
References
1. Whiting, R.C. and Buchanan, R.L., Microbial modeling: Scientific status summary, Food Technol., 48,
6, 113, 1994.
2. Buchanan, R.L., Predictive food microbiology, Trends Food Sci. Technol., 4, 6, 1993.
3. Smittle, R.B. and Flowers, R.S., Scope, Silliker Laboratories Technical Bulletin, Chicago Heights, IL,
January 1994, p. 1.
4. Labuza, T.P., Fu, B., and Taoukis, P.S., Prediction of shelf life and safety of minimally processed CAP/
MAP chilled foods: A review, J. Food Prot., 55, 741, 1992.
predictive modeling and by actual experiment were favorable; whereas for Sta. aureus, the growth
rate predicted by the model was lower than that obtained in actual experiments. Thus, at present,
the predictive data needs to be adopted with caution. Model data can be used in initial studies
by using large numbers of variables to eliminate a great majority of them. Experimental data can
then be obtained from actual product studies by using limited numbers of variables. This will help
reduce the time and cost and make the study more manageable and effective.
References
1. Whiting, R.C. and Buchanan, R.L., Microbial modeling: Scientific status summary, Food Technol., 48,
6, 113, 1994.
2. Buchanan, R.L., Predictive food microbiology, Trends Food Sci. Technol., 4, 6, 1993.
3. Smittle, R.B. and Flowers, R.S., Scope, Silliker Laboratories Technical Bulletin, Chicago Heights, IL,
January 1994, p. 1.
4. Labuza, T.P., Fu, B., and Taoukis, P.S., Prediction of shelf life and safety of minimally processed CAP/
MAP chilled foods: A review, J. Food Prot., 55, 741, 1992.