Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8843521 | Food Microbiology | 2018 | 21 Pages |
Abstract
The objective of the current study was to evaluate the antimicrobial action of different concentrations of acetic (0.3% and 0.4%) or citric (1% and 1.4%) acids and their combinations (1% citric acid plus 0.4% acetic acid and 1.4% citric acid plus 0.3% acetic acid) against Salmonella Typhimurium, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Staphylococcus aureus in tabbouleh salad stored at 21, 10 and 4â¯Â°C. Acetic acid was more inhibitory toward S. Typhimurium and E. coli O157:H7 than citric acid at 21â¯Â°C; S. Typhimurium and E. coli O157:H7 cells were not detected in tabbouleh treated with 0.4% acetic acid after 5 and 7 days, respectively. The combined effect of acetic and citric acid was synergistic against S. Typhimurium, and E. coli O157:H7, but not against S. aureus. The combinations of acetic and citric acids reduced S. Typhimurium, and E. coli O157:H7 to below the detection levels after 2 and 3 days at 21â¯Â°C, respectively. However, these treatments significantly reduced S. aureus numbers compared to the control at tested temperatures by the end of storage. Acetic and citric acids have the potential to be used in tabbouleh salad to reduce the risk from S. Typhimurium, E. coli O157:H7 and S. aureus.
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Authors
Walid M. Al-Rousan, Amin N. Olaimat, Tareq M. Osaili, Anas A. Al-Nabulsi, Radwan Y. Ajo, Richard A. Holley,