Abstract
Bacteriocins are antimicrobial peptides acting on certain pathogens and spoilage microorganisms. They have recently been considered as natural alternative to food preservatives. The objective of this work was to study the inhibition spectrum of a bacteriocin produced by Lactobacillus buchneri, isolated from a Mexican sausage, against Listeria monocytogenes and several lactic acid bacteria, and the influence of several extrinsic parameters on bacteriocin activity. Culture media (MRS or APT) had no significant effect on bacteriocin production (p < 0.060) although higher activity was observed in MRS (220 AU/mL). Conversely, temperature significant affected production (p > 0.001). Bacteriocin activity was also increased by 100% nitrogen atmosphere (180 AU/mL) as compared to N2/CO2 (50:50) (150 AU/mL) and 100% CO2 (60 AU/mL). Maximum activity occurred at the end of the exponential growth phase. This bacteriocin inhibited some Listeria monocytogens strains and several lactic acid bacteria, mainly Lactobacillus sp.
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