Efficient removal of spores from skim milk using cold microfiltration: Spore size and surface property considerations

Journal of Dairy Science
Emily R GriepCarmen I Moraru

Abstract

Bacterial spores present in milk can cause quality and shelf-life issues for dairy products. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effectiveness of microfiltration (MF) in removing Bacillus licheniformis and Geobacillus sp. spores from skim milk using membranes with pore sizes of 1.4 and 1.2 µm, and to investigate the role of spore surface properties in MF removal. Cell sizes were determined by scanning electron microscopy, surface charge by zeta potential analysis, and surface hydrophobicity by contact angle measurements. Commercially pasteurized skim milk was inoculated with a spore suspension at about 106 cfu/mL, and then processed by MF using ceramic membranes at 6°C, a cross-flow velocity of 4.1 m/s, and transmembrane pressure of 69 to 74 kPa. Total aerobic plate and spore counts in the milk were determined before and after MF. All processing runs and surface and product analyses were conducted in triplicate, and data were analyzed statistically. For the same strain, spores were shorter and wider than vegetative cells, averaging 1.37 to 1.59 µm in length and 0.64 to 0.81 µm in width. Reduction of B. licheniformis spores significantly increased with a reduction in MF pore size, from 2.17 log for 1.4-µm pore size...Continue Reading

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