Food Microbiology

Article	Citations
Corrigendum to “Epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus food isolates: Comparison of conventional methods with whole genome sequencing typing methods” [Food Microbiol. volume 125, January 2025, 104625]	88
Investigation of combinations of rationally selected bioengineered nisin derivatives for their ability to inhibit Listeria in broth and model food systems	84
Cardinal models to describe the effect of temperature and pH on the growth of Anoxybacillus flavithermus & Bacillus licheniformis	83
Antimicrobial plant secondary metabolites, MDR transporters and antimicrobial resistance in cereal-associated lactobacilli: is there a connection?	81
Characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm matured in tryptic soy broth, low-fat milk, or whole milk samples along with inactivation by 405 nm light combined with folic acid	73
Prevalence and characterization of non-typhoidal Salmonella in egg from grading and packing plants in Korea	63
Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica virulence potential can be linked to higher survival within a dynamic in vitro human gastrointestinal model	62
Characterization and safety evaluation of two beneficial, enterocin-producing Enterococcus faecium strains isolated from kimchi, a Korean fermented cabbage	57
Combining enrichment with multiplex real-time PCR leads to faster detection and identification of Campylobacter spp. in food compared to ISO 10272–1:2017	56
D-tagatose biotransformation from lactose by lactase and recombinant Bacillus subtilis expressing l-arabinose isomerase, and the product separation, purification and crystallization	56
Inoculation of Yarrowia lipolytica promotes the growth of lactic acid bacteria, Debaryomyces udenii and the formation of ethyl esters in sour meat	46
A universal mechanism on desiccation tolerance of Cronobacter based on intracellular trehalose accumulation regulated by EnvZ/OmpR	45
Inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella Typhimurium, and Listeria monocytogenes on stainless steel by synergistic effects of tap water-based neutral electrolyzed water and lactic acid	44
Selection of food cultures with protective properties for cooked ham	44
The role of PhoP/PhoQ system in regulating stress adaptation response in Escherichia coli O157:H7	43
Microbial composition and viability of natural whey starters used in PDO Comté cheese-making	43
Comparative assessment of antibacterial activity of Matricaria chamomilla L. extract, nisin and of its combination against Alicyclobacillus spp.	42
Campylobacter spp. prevalence and mitigation strategies in the broiler production chain	42
The influence of almond's water activity and storage temperature on Salmonella survival and thermal resistance	42
Novel application of L-type phenyllactate in the “three birds one stone” control of Burkholderia gladioli growth and bongkrekic acid production in Auricularia auricula	42
CpxAR two-component system contributes to virulence properties of Cronobacter sakazakii	42
Botrytis cinerea expression profile and metabolism differs between noble and grey rot of grapes	39
Lactic acid bacteria naturally associated with ready-to-eat rocket salad can survive the human gastrointestinal transit	39
Biocontrol potential of Bacillus velezensis HG-8-2 against postharvest anthracnose on chili pepper caused by Colletotrichum scovillei	39
Validation of competition and dynamic models for Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) growth in raw ground pork during temperature abuse	38

Dynamics of bacterial and fungal communities of mango: From the tree to ready-to-Eat products	38
Development and evaluation of a novel polymerase spiral reaction based testing technique for same-day visual detection of Campylobacter coli in pork	37
Evaluation of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry for the discrimination of Lacticaseibacillus species	37
Metagenomics-based insights into the microbial community dynamics and flavor development potentiality of artificial and natural pit mud	37
SRAP markers as an alternative tool for Alternaria classification	36
Adhesion mechanism and biofilm formation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in infected cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)	35
Biofilm formation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 strains associated with recent reoccurring lettuce outbreaks	35
Current state, challenges and future orientations of the applications of lactic acid bacteria exopolysaccharide in foods	35
Growth medium- and strain-dependent bactericidal efficacy of blue light against Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli on food-grade stainless steel and plastic	34
Dynamics of microbiota in Japanese Black beef stored for a long time under chilled conditions	33
Prevalence and genomic characteristics of becAB-carrying Clostridium perfringens strains	33
Host defense peptides identified in human apolipoprotein B as novel food biopreservatives and active coating components	33
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SARS-CoV-2 remains infectious for at least a month on artificially-contaminated frozen berries	32
Effects of autochthonous Kluyveromyces lactis and commercial Enterococcus faecium adjunct cultures on the volatile profile and the sensory characteristics of short-ripened acid-curd Cebreiro cheese	31
A meta-analysis of microbial thermal inactivation in low moisture foods	31
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Whole-genome sequencing analysis of uncommon Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli from cattle: Virulence gene profiles, antimicrobial resistance predictions, and identification of novel O-serogroups	30
Exploring the suitability of Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains for winemaking under aerobic conditions	30
Peroxyacetic acid and acidified sodium chlorite reduce microbial contamination on whole chicken carcasses obtained from two processing points	30
Prevalence of Salmonella spp. in meat, seafood, and leafy green vegetables from local markets and vegetable farms in Phnom Penh, Cambodia	30
Effect of different vacuum levels for beef brisket during cold storage: A microbiological and physicochemical analysis	29
Leuconostoc performance in soy-based fermentations – Survival, acidification, sugar metabolism, and flavor comparisons	29
Insect chitosan as a natural antimicrobial against vegetative cells of Bacillus cereus in a cooked rice matrix	29
Growth temperature influences the resistance of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium on lettuce to X-ray irradiation	29
Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes and indicator microorganisms in Florida cantaloupe packinghouses, 2013–2014	28
A comparative study of human norovirus and human sapovirus contamination in oysters (Crassostrea gigas) tissues from physical markets and e-commerce platforms in Guangzhou, China	28
Enhancing wine malolactic fermentation: Variable effect of yeast mannoproteins on Oenococcus oeni strains	28
The characteristics of histamine and tyramine degradation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae HL10 and HL17 and their application in wine fermentation	27
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Wine yeast species show strong inter- and intra-specific variability in their sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation	27
Inhibition of phage-resistant bacterial pathogen re-growth with the combined use of bacteriophages and EDTA	27
A worldwide review of illness outbreaks involving mixed salads/dressings and factors influencing product safety and shelf life	27
Assessment of the relationship between the MLST genetic diversity of Listeria monocytogenes and growth under selective and non-selective conditions	26
Alginate-based antimicrobial coating reduces pathogens on alfalfa seeds and sprouts	26
Evaluating the influence of operational parameters of pulsed light on wine related yeasts: focus on inter- and intra-specific variability sensitivity	26
AHLs-driven quorum sensing modulates competitive interspecies interactions in synthetic biofilms community among fish spoilage bacteria	25
Relationships between the inhibitory efficacy and physicochemical properties of six organic acids and monolaurin against Bacillus weihenstephanensis KBAB4 growth in liquid medium	25
Investigating luxS gene expression in lactobacilli along lab-scale cocoa fermentations	25
Synergistic effect of the coculture of Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides and Lactococcus lactis, isolated from honeybees, on the generation of plant-based dairy alternatives based on soy, pea, oat, and	25
The effect of uracil on the freeze-drying survival rate of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum YR07 based on transcriptome analysis	25
Assess different fermentation characteristics of 54 lager yeasts based on group classification	25
Development of a qPCR method for classification of botrytized grape berries originated from Tokaj wine region	25
Molecular and proteomic response of Pseudomonas fluorescens biofilm cultured on lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) after ultrasound treatment at different intensity levels	25
Humulus lupulus and microbes: Exploring biotic causes for hop creep	25
Heat shock in Cronobacter sakazakii induces direct protection and cross-protection against simulated gastric fluid stress	25
Quantification of Salmonella transfer in cross-contamination scenarios found in chicken slaughterhouses	25
Interaction effects of fumaric acid, pH and ethanol on the growth of lactic and acetic acid bacteria in planktonic and biofilm states	24
Oxygen management during kombucha production: Roles of the matrix, microbial activity, and process parameters	24
Polyvinyl chloride microplastics facilitated the transmission of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from surrounding water to Litopenaeus vannamei	24

Enhancing the quality of dark tea through fermentation with Aspergillus niger: Unveiling aroma and taste characteristics	24
Pediococcus inopinatus with a well-developed CRISPR-Cas system dominates in long-term fermented kimchi, Mukeunji	24
Pangenome analysis reveals the genetic basis for taxonomic classification of the Lactobacillaceae family	24
Droplet digital PCR method for the absolute quantitative detection and monitoring of Lacticaseibacillus casei	24
Characterization of ornithine decarboxylase with histidine decarboxylase activity in natural histidine decarboxylase gene deletion Enterobacter hormaechei RH3	24
Evaluation of Cecure as a postharvest sanitizer for controlling Listeria monocytogenes on fresh apples	24
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Combined treatment of pulsed light and nisin-organic acid based antimicrobial wash for inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Romaine lettuce, reduction of microbial loads, and retention of quali	23
Inactivation of Escherichia coli K12 on raw almonds using supercritical carbon dioxide and thyme oil	23
Comparative genomic analysis of 455 Lactiplantibacillus plantarum isolates: Habitat-specific genomes shaped by frequent recombination	23
Decrease of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 counts during dry-aging of beef but potential growth of Listeria monocytogenes under certain dry-aging conditions	23
Modulation of aroma and chemical composition of Albariño semi-synthetic wines by non-wine Saccharomyces yeasts and bottle aging	23
Effect of Hanseniaspora vineae and Saccharomyces cerevisiae co-fermentations on aroma compound production in beer	22
An international inter-laboratory study to compare digital PCR with ISO standardized qPCR assays for the detection of norovirus GI and GII in oyster tissue	22
Impact of multiple hurdles on Listeria monocytogenes dispersion of survivors	22
The food application of a novel Staphylococcus aureus bacteriophage vB_SA_STAP152 and its endolysin LysP152 with high enzymatic activity under cold temperature	22
Mixing postharvest fungicides and sanitizers results in unpredictable survival of microbes that affect cantaloupes	22
Emergence of Salmonella Infantis carrying the pESI-like plasmid from eggs in egg grading and packing plants in Korea	22
Heat resistance of five spoilage microorganisms in a carbonated broth	22
Lactic fermentation of cooked, comminuted mussel, Perna canaliculus	22
Characterization of lactic acid bacteria postbiotics, evaluation in-vitro antibacterial effect, microbial and chemical quality on chicken drumsticks	21
Rare short- and medium-chain fatty acid-producing anaerobes from raw soil play vital roles in formation of diverse flavour compounds of Jiangxiangxing Baijiu	21
Microbial community structure and interactions between Aspergillus oryzae and bacteria in traditional solid-state fermentation of Jiangqu	21
Microbial composition and dynamics in environmental samples from a ready-to-eat food production facility with a long-term colonization of Listeria monocytogenes	21
Effects of osmotic and high pressure stress on expression of virulence factors among Enterococcus spp. isolated from food of animal origin	21
Low-energy X-ray irradiation effectively inactivates major foodborne pathogen biofilms on various food contact surfaces	21
Low-energy X-ray inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes in mono-/co-culture biofilms with Pseudomonas fluorescens on food contact surfaces	21
Which domestic refrigerator temperatures in Europe? - Focus on shelf-life studies regarding Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods	20
Escherichia coli O157:H7 is challenged by the presence of Pseudomonas, but successfully co-existed in dual-species microbial communities	20
Integrated transcriptome and proteome analysis unveils black tea polyphenols metabolic pathways in Saccharomyces cerevisiae	20
Germination and outgrowth of Bacillus mycoides KBAB4 spores are impacted by environmental pH, quantitatively analyzed at single cell level with sporetracker	20
Isolation and characterization of Salmonella Typhimurium SL1344 variants with increased resistance to different stressing agents and food processing technologies	20
The synergic interaction between environmental factors (pH and NaCl) and the physiological state (vegetative cells and spores) provides new possibilities for optimizing processes to manage risk of C.	20
Differentiation of Saccharomyces species by lipid and metabolome profiles from a single colony	20
Live holding of red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) and snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) — Effect on microbial growth in processed leg meat during refrigerated storage	20
Enhancing freeze-thaw tolerance of yeast using silver carp muscle hydrolysate: Transcriptomic insights into cryoprotective mechanism	20
Efficacy and mechanism of action of food isolated yeasts in the control of Aspergillus flavus growth on pistachio nuts	20
It takes two to attach - endo-1,3-β-d-glucanase as a potential receptor of mannose-independent, FimH-dependent Salmonella Typhimurium binding to spinach leaves	20
Films of biopolymers, pectin and gellan, enriched with natamycin and clove essential oils for the packaging of Corn tortilla: Protection against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida parapsilosis	20
Geobacillus stearothermophilus STCC4517 spore suspensions showed survival curves with shoulder phenomena independent of sporulation temperature and pH, whose duration was an exponential function of tr	19
Analysis of composition and molecular characterization of mycobiota occurring on surface of cheese ripened in Dossena's mine	19
Candida krusei is the major contaminant of ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis membranes used for cranberry juice production	19
Three stilbenes make difference to the antifungal effects on ochratoxin A and its precursor production of Aspergillus carbonarius	19
Bacillus subtilis fermented shrimp waste isolated peptide, PVQ9, and its antimicrobial mechanism on four Gram-positive foodborne bacteria	19
Enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus aureus in Brazilian artisanal cheeses: Occurrence, counts, phenotypic and genotypic profiles	19
VBNC induction and persistence of Listeria monocytogenes Scott A as a defence mechanism against free chlorine stress	19
Quantitative detection of trace VBNC Cronobacter sakazakii by immunomagnetic separation in combination with PMAxx-ddPCR in dairy products	19
Survival kinetics of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enterica on dehydrated enoki and wood ear mushrooms during long-term storage	19
Assessment of the presence of Acinetobacter spp. resistant to β-lactams in commercial ready-to-eat salad samples	18
Co-culture fermentation of Debaryomyces hansenii and Bacillus atrophaeus alleviates quality deterioration of litchi fruit by ameliorating microbial community diversity and composition	18
The Gamma concept approach as a tool to predict fresh produce supporting or not the growth of L. monocytogenes	18
Combined treatment of ε-polylysine and heat damages protective structures and spore inner membranes to inactivate Bacillus subtilis spores	18
Proanthocyanidins and volatile aroma of cranberry juice are modulated by its microbiota and processing environment	18
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To each their own: Delving into the vitaminic preferences of non-Saccharomyces wine yeasts	18
Development of quantitative real-time PCR and digital droplet-PCR assays for rapid and early detection of the spoilage yeasts Saccharomycopsis fibuligera and Wickerhamomyces anomalus in bread	18
Antibiofilm activity of LAE (ethyl lauroyl arginate) against food-borne fungi and its application in polystyrene surface coating	18
Mechanism of Polygonum hydropiper reducing ethyl carbamate in Chinese rice wine (Huangjiu) brewing	18
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Distribution and prevalence of enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus aureus and staphylococcal enterotoxins in raw ruminants’ milk: A systematic review	18
Common food preservatives impose distinct selective pressures on Salmonella Typhimurium planktonic and biofilm populations	18
Investigating the role of primary fungi in Huangjiu fermentation: Insights from flavor orientation and synthetic microbiomes	18
Prevalence, antibiotic resistance, virulence genes and molecular characteristics of Salmonella isolated from ducks and wild geese in China	17
Enhancing viability of dried lactic acid bacteria prepared by freeze drying and spray drying via heat preadaptation	17
Cross-contamination of mature Listeria monocytogenes biofilms from stainless steel surfaces to chicken broth before and after the application of chlorinated alkaline and enzymatic detergents	17
Exploiting tropical fruit processing coproducts as circular resources to promote the growth and maintain the culturability and functionality of probiotic lactobacilli	17
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Carvacrol encapsulation into nanoparticles produced from chia and flaxseed mucilage: Characterization, stability and antimicrobial activity against Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes	17
Impact of organic acid treatment on the microbial community composition of raw beef during extended refrigerated storage	17
Microbial diversity in sherry wine biofilms and surrounding mites	17
The changing microbiome of poultry meat; from farm to fridge	17
Species-level understanding of the bacterial community in Daqu based on full-length 16S rRNA gene sequences	17
Using plasma-activated water for decontamination of Salmonella spp. on common building surfaces in poultry houses	16
Escherichia coli O157:H7 had a high degree of acid resistance in the presence of osmolytes (glycerol, glycine or fructose) by altering its lipid membrane composition	16
Metabolic heterogeneity and techno-functional attributes of fermented foods-associated coagulase-negative staphylococci	16
Preservation status and microbial communities of vacuum-packed hot smoked rainbow trout fillets	16
Biocontrol of Salmonella Schwarzengrund and Escherichia coli O157:H7 planktonic and biofilm cells via combined treatment of polyvalent phage and sodium hexametaphosphate on foods and food contact surf	16
Application of natamycin and farnesol as bioprotection agents to inhibit biofilm formation of yeasts and foodborne bacterial pathogens in apple juice processing lines	16
Mechanisms adopted by Salmonella to colonize plant hosts	16

Enhancement of dry-hopped cider aroma through selection of apple cultivar, hop variety and yeast strain	16
Identification of the genetic elements involved in biofilm formation by Salmonella enterica serovar Tennessee using mini-Tn10 mutagenesis and DNA sequencing	16
Comprehensive identification of pathogenic microbes and antimicrobial resistance genes in food products using nanopore sequencing-based metagenomics	16
Abating biogenic amines and improving the flavor profile of Cantonese soy sauce via co-culturing Tetragenococcus halophilus and Zygosaccharomyces rouxii	16
Exploring the microbial diversity of novel misos with metagenomics	16
Bacterial microbiota shifts in vacuum-packed beef during storage at different temperatures: Impacts on blown pack spoilage	15
Survival of Listeria monocytogenes on growing and harvested Trumpet Royale (Pleurotus eryngii), Alba Clamshell (Hypsizygus tessellatus), and Brown Clamshell (Hypsizygus tessellatus) mushrooms	15
Levels of T-2 toxin and its metabolites, and the occurrence of Fusarium fungi in spring barley in the Czech Republic	15
Beta-glucosidase activity of wine yeasts and its impacts on wine volatiles and phenolics: A mini-review	15
Evaluating the fate of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella spp. on cucumbers	15
Transition of microbial contamination on the surface of carcass during the cattle slaughter process	15
N-Acetyl-O-methyl-tyrosine from Bipolaris bicolor: A novel fungicide for postharvest anthracnose and citrus preservation	15
To be or not to be required: Yeast vitaminic requirements in winemaking	15
Antimicrobial effect of garlic against foodborne pathogens in ground mutton	15
Efficacy of oxidative disinfectants, quaternary ammonium compounds and dry heat on the inactivation of Salmonella Enteritidis in different cellular states	15
The functional starter and its genomic insight for histamine degradation in fish sauce	15
Two-component system LiaSR negatively regulated the acid resistance and pathogenicity of Listeria monocytogenes 10403S	15
Butyrate decreases Campylobacter jejuni motility and biofilm partially through influence on LysR expression	15
Correlation of organic acid tolerance and genotypic characteristics of Listeria monocytogenes food and clinical isolates	15
Effect of oil exposure stages on the heat resistance of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis phage type 30 in peanut flour	15
Induction of viable but nonculturable Salmonella spp. in liquid eggs by mild heat and subsequent resuscitation	15
Study of the microbial diversity of a panel of Belgian artisanal cheeses associated with challenge studies for Listeria monocytogenes	14
Predicting and preventing the next viral disease transmitted through food	14
Microbiological analysis of frozen profiteroles and mini chocolate eclairs implicated in a national salmonellosis outbreak	14
Development of a quantitative microbiological spoilage risk assessment (QMSRA) model for cooked ham sliced at retail	14
Lactic acid bacteria starter in combination with sodium chloride controls pathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC, ETEC, and EHEC) in kimchi	14
Multiplex PCR method for the detection of human norovirus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., and shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli in blackberry, coriander, lettuce and strawberry	14
Independent evaluation of a DNA microarray system for Salmonella detection in ground beef	14
Impact of population density and stress adaptation on the internalization of Salmonella in leafy greens	14
Assessment of trans-cinnamaldehyde and eugenol assisted heat treatment against Salmonella Typhimurium in low moisture food components	14
Efficacy of cleaning and sanitizing procedures to reduce Listeria monocytogenes on food contact surfaces commonly found in fresh produce operations	14
Whole genome enrichment approach for genomic surveillance of Toxoplasma gondii	14
Biodiversity and antibiotic resistance profile provide new evidence for a different origin of enterococci in bovine raw milk and feces.	14
Exploring endogenous lactic acid bacteria potential: Isolation to genetic insights on aromatic compounds	14
Sensomic comparison of lager beers fermented by selected Saccharomyces pastorianus yeast strains	14
Genomic diversity and characterization of Listeria monocytogenes from dry-cured ham processing plants	14
Bioactive dipeptides enhance the tolerance of lager yeast to ethanol-oxidation cross-stress by regulating the multilevel defense system	13
Sucrose contributed to the biofilm formation of Tetragenococcus halophilus and changed the biofilm structure	13
The impact of environmental conditions and milk type on microbial communities of wooden vats and cheeses produced therein	13
Weather factors, soil microbiome, and bacteria-fungi interactions as drivers of the epiphytic phyllosphere communities of romaine lettuce	13
Understanding inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli O157:H7 inoculated on romaine lettuce by emulsified thyme essential oil	13
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Microbial ecology and functional coffee fermentation dynamics with Pichia kudriavzevii	13
Quantification of hepatitis E virus in raw pork livers using droplet digital RT-PCR	13
The stressing life of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus in soy milk	13
Self-induced anaerobiosis coffee fermentation: Impact on microbial communities, chemical composition and sensory quality of coffee	13
L. monocytogens exhibited less cell membrane damage, lipid peroxidation, and intracellular reactive oxygen species accumulation after plasma-activated water treatment compared to E. coli O157:H7 and S	13
Corrigendum to “Assessment of the relationship between the MLST genetic diversity of Listeria monocytogenes and growth under selective and non-selective conditions” [Food Microbiol. 114 (2023) 104303]	13
Propidium monoazide (PMA) qPCR assay compared to the plate count method for quantifying the growth of Salmonella enterica serotypes in vacuum-packaged turkey breast combined with a mathematical modeli	13
Antibacterial mechanism of lysine against Escherichia coli O157:H7, its action on lettuce and in reducing the severity of murine colitis	13
Cold-tolerant microorganisms causing spoilage of vacuum-packed beef under time-temperature abuse determined by culture and qPCR	13
Application of bacteriophages EP75 and EP335 efficiently reduces viable cell counts of Escherichia coli O157 on beef and vegetables	13
A systematic review and meta-analysis indicates a substantial burden of human noroviruses in shellfish worldwide, with GII.4 and GII.2 being the predominant genotypes	13
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Safety assessment of white colony-forming yeasts in kimchi	13