Evaluation of the potential synergistic antimicrobial effects observed using various combinations of agents (nanoparticled and non-nanoparticled) on a selected panel of cheese-derived microorganisms

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Abstract

This objective of this study was to determine if a combination of chemical agents could produce a synergistic antimicrobial effect, by either targeting a greater spectrum of microorganisms, or by reducing the amount of antimicrobial required to cause inhibition. Five agents (nanoparticled solubilisates - sorbic acid, benzoic acid and rosemary, and non-nanoparticled chitosans, two different molecular weights) were selected based on promising antimicrobial activity and/or enhanced solubility. Combinations of these agents were examined against cultures derived from cheese. The study found the top performing antimicrobials contained chitosan and/or rosemary, individually or in combination. These findings encourage their use as active agents in cheese packaging.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnical Proceedings of the 2014 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2014
PublisherNano Science and Technology Institute
Pages196-199
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781482258264
Publication statusPublished - 2014
EventNanotechnology 2014: Graphene, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites - 2014 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2014 - Washington, DC, United States
Duration: 15 Jun 201418 Jun 2014

Publication series

NameTechnical Proceedings of the 2014 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2014
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceNanotechnology 2014: Graphene, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites - 2014 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, DC
Period15/06/1418/06/14

Keywords

  • Antimicrobial
  • Cheese
  • Chitosan
  • Nanoparticles
  • Rosemary

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