Laboratory of Hygiene of Foods of Animal Origin
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The laboratory runs under the direction of Professor Govaris Alexander and personnel, lecturers Pexara Andreana and Solomakos Nikolaοs. The laboratory consists of two areas and appropriate equipment for microbiological and chemical analysis of food. The laboratory also occupies research postgraduate students from graduate programs with participating faculty members. It also provides services to food companies in food analysis.
Research Activities:
The antimicrobial effect of essential oils against food?borne pathogens in foods of animal origin.
The antioxidant effect of essential oils in foods of animal origin.
The occurrence of Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in foods of animal origin.
The behavior of Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC) STEC, Salmonella or other food?borne pathogens in foods of animal origin.
Aflatoxins in milk and dairy products.
Staphylococcus aureus and staphylococcal enterotoxins.
Modified air packaging.
Research Projects:
"The Fate of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in the Greek cheeses of protected name of origin (PNO) Feta, Anthotyros and Myzithra".
"The occurrence and survival of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli O157:H7 in milk and milk products in Greece and Slovakia".
"The effect of essential oils in the preservation of meat and meat products".
"Study of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli O157:H7 in carcasses of ruminants and pigs slaughtered in Greece".
"Quality and hygienic improvement of foods packaged under modified air packaging conditions with the combination of the natural compounds of nisin or essential oils of Greek herbs".
"The occurrence of Staphlococcus aureus in ovine and caprine milk in Thessaly".
"The effect of the eggs pasteurization on the stability of ω3 fatty acids".
"The effect of the addition of essential oils on pork souvlaki during storage under modified air packaging".
"Effect of modified air packaging on quality and microbial safety of the traditional cheese manouri".
"Effect of modified air packaging on quality and microbial safety of the traditional cheese Graviera of Agrafa".
Laboratory Infrastructure:
Equipment for microbiological analysis of food.
Equipment for chemical analysis of food.
Gas chromatograph.
PCR devices.
Spectrophotometers.
ELISA microplate reader.
Food modified atmospheres packing machine.
Apparatus for steam distillation of essential oils.
Research Results / Products:
Publications in International Journals (> 100).
Articles in scientific meetings (> 100).
| Όνομα | Επίθετο | Iδιότητα - Θέση | Τηλέφωνο | Web-link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alexander | Govaris | Director | +30 24410 66086 | |
Andreana | Pexara | Lecturer | +30 24210 66023 | |
Nikolaos | Solomakos | Lecturer | +30 24210 66024 |
