The effects of oil extract of Mentha spicata L. on Listeria in a food model

Moshtaghi, H.; Boniadian, M.

Document Type : Research Paper

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Department of Food Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran

Abstract

Natural preservatives usage in food has attracted more consumers nowadays. In this investigation, the effect of mint (Mentha spicata L.) essential oil (0.5%, 1%, 2% v/w) on Listeria monocytogenes in pasteurized soft cheese inoculated at 10⁶ cfug ^–1, at 7^oC and 15^oC for a period of 15 days was studied. At 7^oC listeria monocytogenes after 15 days in all concentrations declined 2 to 3 log, but at 15^oC with 0.5% extract only 1 log decline was observed. Concentrations of 1% and 2% Mentha spicata had more bactericidal effect on Listeria monocytogenes at 15^oC. The results obtained in this study showed that Mentha spicata has antilisterial activity.

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Iranian Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research

The effects of oil extract of Mentha spicata L. on Listeria in a food model

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Volume 24, Issue 3 - Serial Number 41
November 2008
Pages 326-332

The effects of oil extract of Mentha spicata L. on Listeria in a food model

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Volume 24, Issue 3 - Serial Number 41November 2008Pages 326-332

Volume 24, Issue 3 - Serial Number 41
November 2008
Pages 326-332