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49. More on XO (cont'd)

On The Safety of Raw Milk (with a word about pasteurization)

November 3, 2005

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49. More on XO (cont'd) - See text below

More on XO (cont'd)

  • Lactoperoxidase is an integral part of the lactoperoxidase system (lactoperoxidase/thiocyanate/hydrogen peroxide).
  • System does have antimicrobial effects.
  • In those developing countries where it is difficult to cool milk, the system is utilized by the addition of added thiocyanante and hydrogen peroxide.
  • Lactoperoxidase is a very heat stable enzyme. It is not destroyed by minimum pasteurization conditions.
  • It is, however, very sensitive to heat at 80C regardless of holding time.
    
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