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Understanding the True Power of Natural Compounds Against Germs and Biofilms
Jim Crocker
18th May, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study by ENEA and the University of Tuscia explored using flow cytometry (FCM) to assess the effectiveness of essential oils (EOs) against foodborne bacteria
- FCM provided more accurate and repeatable results than traditional culture-based methods, detecting bacteria that other methods might miss
- Combining FCM with traditional methods can enhance the detection and control of foodborne pathogens, improving food safety
References
Main Study
1) Flow cytometry: Unravelling the real antimicrobial and antibiofilm efficacy of natural bioactive compounds.
Published 15th May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mimet.2024.106956
Related Studies
2) Basil Essential Oil: Composition, Antimicrobial Properties, and Microencapsulation to Produce Active Chitosan Films for Food Packaging.