Bioprotective properties of seaweeds: <it>In vitro </it>evaluation of antioxidant activity and antimicrobial activity against food borne bacteria in relation to polyphenolic content
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>For many years chemical preservatives have been used in food, to act as either antimicrobials or antioxidants or both. In general, consumers regard additive-free foods as safer since preservatives can cause health hazards like asthma...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/8/38 |