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ArticleFrontiers in microbiology2025

Comparative analysis of the microbial composition of three packaged sliced dry-cured hams from a Chinese market.

Xin Luo, Ying Shen

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Article in Frontiers in microbiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Xin LuoGuizhou Academy of Testing and Analysis, Guizhou Academy of Sciences, Guiyang, China.
Ying ShenGuizhou Academy of Testing and Analysis, Guizhou Academy of Sciences, Guiyang, China.

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Abstract

Ham, a widely consumed and culturally significant food, undergoes fermentation and aging processes that contribute to its distinctive flavor and texture. These processes are influenced by a complex interplay of microbial communities, which vary by the production region. Understanding these microbial dynamics can provide insights into flavor development and quality improvements in ham. In this study, the microbial communities found in ham produced in three distinct regions were compared, revealing that bacteria have a more dominant role in shaping the overall microbiota than fungi. Notably, each type of ham exhibited a unique microbial profile, although those from similar regions shared more similar profiles. Specific bacterial biomarkers were identified for each regional ham:

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Jinhua prosciuttomicrobial compositionpackaged sliced dry-cured hamsSerrano prosciuttoXuanwei prosciutto

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