Fisher, K., Phillips, C. A. and McWatt, L. (2009) The use of an antimicrobial citrus vapour to reduce Enterococcus sp. on salad products. International Journal of Food Science & Technology. 44(9), pp. 1748-1754. 0950-5423.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Abstract: | Citrus essential oils (EOs) have an antimicrobial effect against a range of food poisoning causing bacteria. A blend of citrus EO vapour against vancomycin resistant (VRE) and vancomycin susceptible (VSE) Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus faecalis on lettuce and cucumber was assessed. Food samples were subjected to the vapour for 45 s in a 600-L vapour chamber at 25 °C. Microbial counts were taken directly after the foodstuff was removed and at various times thereafter. Results show that the initial load per sample was reduced by 3.69–4.14 log10 and 3.80–4.40 log10 for VRE and VSE strains, respectively; reductions were maintained for 6 h. Sensory panel testing demonstrated that there were no significant changes in taste. Growing demand from changes in legislation, consumer trends and increasing isolation of antibiotic resistant pathogens, means that alternatives to chemical-based bactericides need to be found and the antimicrobial citrus vapour may provide the answer |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Antimicrobial, citrus essential oils, vapours |
| Subjects: |
Q Science > QR Microbiology > QR75 Bacteria T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP368 Food processing and manufacture |
| Creators: | Fisher, Katie, Phillips, Carol A and McWatt, L |
| Publisher: | Blackwell Publishing |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society |
| Date: | September 2009 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 1748-1754 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | International Journal of Food Science & Technology |
| Volume: | 44 |
| Number: | 9 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2009.01992.x |
| ISSN: | 0950-5423 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/1803 |
Actions (login required)
 |
Edit Item |
Altmetric
Altmetric
Altmetric