This demonstration showcased innovative bio-intervention strategies for naturally controlling pathogens and extending shelf-life of Portuguese artisanal fermented foods. Participants were explained the role of biopreservatives in regional foods and their health benefits; the action of biopreservatives against fastidious bacteria; and the innovative quality monitoring tools available for this industry. This one-day demo attained the parallel objective of further promoting the valorisation of artisanal products in the Portuguese society.

Proposed by: Ursula Gonzales-Barron and Vasco Cadavez Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), ESA, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal

Event and Venue: Encontro Ciência 2019 (8-10 July 2019), Centro de Congressos de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal

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