Genomic and biogenic amine-reducing characterization of Lactiplantibacillus planatraum JB1 isolated from fermented dry sausage

Biogenic amines are naturally present as hazardous, low-molecular organic basic compounds in various foods. Lactic acid bacteria show excellent potential to prevent biogenic amines accumulation. In this study, the amine-reducing mechanism of Lactiplantibacillus planatraum JB1, a strain isolated from fermented sausages, was explored according to its genome, and its ability to degrade biogenic amines was also evaluated in culture medium and dry sausage. The results showed that L. plantarum JB1 possessed a myriad of desirable properties, including tolerance to harsh environments and safety for assessment in vitro. Its genome contained genes encoding transport proteins and multicopper oxidase, which may be involved in biogenic amine degradation. In PBS and MRS medium, L. plantarum JB1 could degrade eight biogenic amines with high degradation rates for tyramine and putrescine. By inoculating sausages with L. plantarum JB1, the total content of biogenic amine was decreased by 32.84% after preparation and 32.07% after storage. Due to its good adaptability, security and amine-reducing capacity, L. plantarum JB1 could be considered a starter culture to ensure the safety of meat products.