Bioprotective properties of seaweeds: <it>In vitro </it>evaluation of antioxidant activity and antimicrobial activity against food borne bacteria in relation to polyphenolic content

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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Main Authors: Kesika Periyanaina, Suganthy Natarajan, Devi Kasi, Pandian Shanmugaiahthevar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-07-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/8/38

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