Mashak Z, Moradi B, Akhondzadeh basti A, Abasifar A, Gandomi H. Fate of
Listeria monocytogenes During the Manufacturing Process of Iranian white Brined Cheese as Affected by
Zataria multiflora Boiss. Essential oil. J. Med. Plants 2009; 8 (29) :114-122
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1- Department of Food Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch, Karaj, Iran
2- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan Branch, Zanjan, Iran
3- Department of Food Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran , aakhond@ut.ac.ir
4- Department of Food Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Abstract: (7215 Views)
Background: There are many reports about the isolation of Listeria monocytogenes from different kinds of cheese. Natural preservatives such as Zataria multiflora Boiss. Essential oil can inhibit the growth of foodborne pathogens. Objective: Evaluation of antibacterial effect of Zataria multiflora Boiss. Essential oil on Listeria monocytogenes in Iranian white brined cheese. Methods: The essential oil of this plant were obtained by hydrodistilation and analysed by GC/MS. Effect of different concentrations of this essential oil (0, 50, 150 and 300 ppm) on Listeria monocytogenes were evaluated in Iranian white brined cheese. Results: Results showed the significant (p< 0.05) effect of the essential oil at concentrations of 150 and 300 ppm. Conclusion: The results showed, the potential inhibitory effects of the Zataria multiflora Boiss. Essential oil on Listeria monocytogenes in Iranian white brined cheese.
Type of Study:
Research |
Subject:
Medicinal Plants Received: 2007/08/1 | Accepted: 2008/09/4 | Published: 2009/03/18