IN VITRO GROWTH INHIBITION OF PATHOGENIC AND FOOD SPOILAGE YEASTS AND FUNGI BY PEPPERMINT (MENTHA PIPERITA) ESSENTIAL OIL AND SURVIVAL OF SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE IN FRUIT JUICES
In the present research, the antifungal and antioxidant activities of Mentha piperita essential oil (MPEO) were investigated, and its potential as a natural food preservative in Orangina juices was evaluated. The major component was menthol (54.47%). The percentage inhibitions of MPEO were dose depe...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava
2020-06-01
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Series: | Food and Environment Safety |
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Online Access: | http://fia-old.usv.ro/fiajournal/index.php/FENS/article/view/715/643 |