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Microbiome-responsive antimicrobials provide a targeted, condition-dependent alternative to static food preservation by utilizing microbial signals to trigger adaptive antimicrobial responses. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate microbiome-responsive antimicrobial systems that activate in response to microbial signals and environmental changes for targeted, adaptive food preservation.

August 27, 2026Discover FoodOpen Access

Microbiome responsive antimicrobial strategies for food preservation mechanisms applications and challenges

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LSLovepreet SinghThapar Institute of Engineering & Technology IOIyabo Christianah Oladipo ASAparajita SharmaRayat Bahra University

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Review demonstrates the potential of microbiome-responsive antimicrobials for targeted food preservation across dairy, meat, and produce, suggesting a viable path toward smarter food safety systems.

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To evaluate microbiome-responsive antimicrobial systems that activate in response to microbial signals and environmental changes for targeted, adaptive food preservation.
Synthesized mechanisms of microbial detection, including quorum sensing, metabolite sensing, pH sensitivity, and enzymatic activation.
Evaluated delivery platforms such as smart packaging and responsive coatings across dairy, meat, and fresh produce applications, along with translational barriers.
Microbiome-responsive platforms provide on-demand antimicrobial activity triggered by microbial presence, preserving beneficial background microbiota compared to static treatments.
Primary implementation barriers involve regulatory approval hurdles, long-term system stability, commercial scalability, and the potential emergence of antimicrobial resistance.

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Singh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8fe9da10c91c1e92621d05 https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-026-01228-w

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Review demonstrates the potential of microbiome-responsive antimicrobials for targeted food preservation across dairy, meat, and produce, suggesting a viable path toward smarter food safety systems.

Microbiome responsive antimicrobial strategies for food preservation mechanisms applications and challenges

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Microbiome responsive antimicrobial strategies for food preservation mechanisms applications and challenges

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