This research was published on 16th April 2019 in Iowa University and its full title is, “Brevibacterium from Austrian hard cheese harbor a putative histamine catabolism pathway and a plasmid for adaptation to the cheese environment”
Essentially this research suggests that bacteria in cheese rind could play a role in cheese allergy control. Cheese allergies are most prevalent in ripened cheeses and so the researchers looked closely at the microbial communities that develop in the cheese rinds of such cheeses.
They discovered that some of the microbes on the rinds produce histamine as a by product of fermentation. Foods that contain high levels of histamine can cause rashes and other symptoms associated with allergic reactions. By identifying the specific microbes which do this, it will be possible to change the microbial community, minimising those which produce histamine.
Read the article about the research on www.futurity.org by clicking here.
Read the full scientific report here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-42525-y
Catherine’s role is Technical Assistant and she is one of the newer members of the Ingredient Solutions team. Catherine recently graduated in Food Science and Innovation at WIT and is motivated, positive and enjoys working in a team. Catherine says, “I always see the good in every challenge that approaches me as they can lead to opportunities to learn more.” She is looking forward to focusing on the areas that she can control and learning how to perfect them.
Ted is the Factory Manager, he is the man that keeps everything running smoothly, supporting production and technical operations. He ensures that all the machinery within the factory functions at maximum efficiency and is properly maintained.
Suma has worked for Ingredient Solutions for two years as Technical Manager – leading the technical team. Before working for Ingredient Solutions, Suma worked in Asia, the Middle East and Europe and has over twenty years experience in management and leadership in food and other industries.
Pina is our UK Sales Support Administrator and has worked for Ingredient Solutions since 2012. She works alongside Gary Davies and the sales team providing them with sales information and supporting the team especially when they are on the road. Pina works remotely for Ingredient Solutions from her base in Luton in the UK.
Marek is based near Lublin, that’s not a typo we don’t mean Dublin, he’s our man on the ground in Eastern Europe.
