Bioluminescence has gained acceptance as a rapid technique for quickly assessing the cleanliness of food contact surfaces, and a variety of commercial systems are available. However, with advances in reagents and instrumentation and knowledge of the genetics of the light reaction, the potential of bioluminescence as a tool in food microbiology is only now beginning to be realized. This short review outlines the areas where this technology may have application in the future.
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