Assessing the potential and safety of Myrtus communis flower essential oils as efficient natural preservatives against Listeria monocytogenes growth in minced beef under refrigeration

Assessing the potential and safety of Myrtus communis flower essential oils as efficient natural preservatives against Listeria monocytogenes growth in minced beef under refrigeration

Abstract In this research, the chemical composition and biological properties of Tunisian Myrtus communis (McEO) flowers were investigated. The antibacterial effect of McEO toward some bacteria was assessed, alone and in combination with nisin. The major components of McEO were α‐pinene, 1,8‐cineol,...

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Main Authors: Wissal Dhifi, Sabrine Jazi, Marc El Beyrouthy, Carmen Sadaka, Wissem Mnif
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-04-01
Series:Food Science & Nutrition
Subjects:
biological activities
food poisoning
Listeria monocytogenes
listeriosis
Myrtus communis L.
nisin
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.1497

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