“…However, shorter shelf life is a major disadvantage when compared to other meats. Thus, Vieira et al, 369 aiming to minimize microbial deterioration in chilled tambaqui fillets, studied the application of an edible chitosan coating and clove essential oil for the ability to reduce growth of pathogenic agents (Escherichia coli 0157: H7, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonela enteritidis, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aerugom). The results showed that the coating exerted an antimicrobial effect, proving more effective against L. monocytogenes and S. aureus, increasing the useful life of chilled tambaqui fillets and making this a potential alternative to improve the safety of aquaculture products and, consequently, expand the market.…”