Spraying efficiency of slightly acidic electrolyzed water for reducing foodborne pathogens and natural microflora on shell eggs

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Ni ◽  
Baoming Li ◽  
Wei Cao ◽  
Zhihui Yan ◽  
Weichao Zheng
Food Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 738-745
Author(s):  
F.M. Alqadeeri ◽  
Faridah Abas ◽  
Khozirah Shaari ◽  
Yaya Rukayadi

The family of Piperaceae contains the species P. cubeba L., which has been used as a spice in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Morocco, and Europe. A previous study has shown that crude extracts of tailed pepper (P. cubeba L.) have antimicrobial activities against foodborne pathogens species. The excellent antimicrobial activity of P. cubeba L. berries extract makes it suitable for use as a natural preservative or sanitizer in the food. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the P. cubeba L. berries extract on microbial population in tofu. The tofu samples were cut into small pieces and mixed thoroughly to ensure the homogeneity of natural microflora. Ten grams of the samples were immersed in 20 mL varying concentrations of P. cubeba L. extract; 0.00%, 0.05%, 0.50% and 5.00% for 1, 2 and 4 hrs at room temperature (23±2°C) with the agitation of 50 rpm. At 1, 2 and 4 hrs the numbers of total plate count (TPC), Bacillus cereus, coliform and Escherichia coli were counted. The result shows that a reduction of at least 3 Log10 CFU/g of TPC, Bacillus cereus., coliform and E. coli in tofu samples was observed when the samples were treated with 0.50% extract for four hours. The result suggested that P. cubeba L. berries extract can be used as a natural preservative to reduce the microbial load in raw food.


2009 ◽  
Vol 72 (9) ◽  
pp. 1854-1861 ◽  
Author(s):  
PHILIPUS PANGLOLI ◽  
YEN-CON HUNG ◽  
LARRY R. BEUCHAT ◽  
C. HAROLD KING ◽  
ZHI-HUI ZHAO

Treatment of fresh fruits and vegetables with electrolyzed water (EW) has been shown to kill or reduce foodborne pathogens. We evaluated the efficacy of EW in killing Escherichia coli O157:H7 on iceberg lettuce, cabbage, lemons, and tomatoes by using washing and/or chilling treatments simulating those followed in some food service kitchens. Greatest reduction levels on lettuce were achieved by sequentially washing with 14-A (amperage) acidic EW (AcEW) for 15 or 30 s followed by chilling in 16-A AcEW for 15 min. This procedure reduced the pathogen by 2.8 and 3.0 log CFU per leaf, respectively, whereas washing and chilling with tap water reduced the pathogen by 1.9 and 2.4 log CFU per leaf. Washing cabbage leaves for 15 or 30 s with tap water or 14-A AcEW reduced the pathogen by 2.0 and 3.0 log CFU per leaf and 2.5 to 3.0 log CFU per leaf, respectively. The pathogen was reduced by 4.7 log CFU per lemon by washing with 14-A AcEW and 4.1 and 4.5 log CFU per lemon by washing with tap water for 15 or 30 s. A reduction of 5.3 log CFU per lemon was achieved by washing with 14-A alkaline EW for 15 s prior to washing with 14-A AcEW for 15 s. Washing tomatoes with tap water or 14-A AcEW for 15 s reduced the pathogen by 6.4 and 7.9 log CFU per tomato, respectively. Application of AcEW using procedures mimicking food service operations should help minimize cross-contamination and reduce the risk of E. coli O157:H7 being present on produce at the time of consumption.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzita Ramli ◽  
Son Radu ◽  
Khozirah Shaari ◽  
Yaya Rukayadi

The aim of this study was to determine antibacterial activity ofS. polyanthumL.(salam)leaves extract foodborne pathogens. All the foodborne pathogens were inhibited after treating with extract in disk diffusion test with range6.67±0.58–9.67±0.58 mm of inhibition zone. The range of MIC values was between 0.63 and 1.25 mg/mL whereas MBC values were in the range 0.63 mg/mL to 2.50 mg/mL. In time-kill curve,L. monocytogenesandP. aeruginosawere found completely killed after exposing to extract in 1 h incubation at 4x MIC. Four hours had been taken to completely killE. coli,S. aureus,V. cholerae,andV. parahaemolyticusat 4x MIC. However, the population ofK. pneumoniae,P. mirabilis,andS. typhimuriumonly reduced to 3 log CFU/mL. The treated cell showed cell rupture and leakage of the cell cytoplasm in SEM observation. The significant reduction of natural microflora in grapes fruit was started at 0.50% of extract at 5 min and this concentration also was parallel to sensory attributes acceptability where application of extract was accepted by the panellists until 5%. In conclusion,S. polyanthumextract exhibits antimicrobial activities and thus might be developed as natural sanitizer for washing raw food materials.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
Güzin İPLİKCİOĞLU ◽  
Görkem CENGİZ ◽  
Ufuk Tansel ŞİRELİ

Foods ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen ◽  
Tango ◽  
Daliri ◽  
Oh ◽  
Oh

The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) combined with fumaric acid (FA) and calcium oxide (CaO) treatment on the microbial disinfection of fresh fruits including apple, mandarin, and tomato at the industrial scale. The combined treatments can significantly (p < 0.05) reduce the population of natural microbiota from the fruit surfaces and the treated samples showed good sensory qualities during refrigeration storage. In addition, decontamination of inoculated foodborne pathogens (Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes) was carried out in the laboratory, and the combined treatments resulted in a reduction ranging from 2.85 to 5.35 log CFU/fruit, CaO followed by SAEW+FA treatment that resulted in significantly higher reduction than for SAEW+FA treatment. The technology developed by this study has been used in a fresh fruit industry and has greatly improved the quality of the products. These findings suggest that the synergistic properties of the combination of SAEW, FA, and CaO could be used in the fresh fruit industry as an effective sanitizer.


Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan C. Ramírez Orejel ◽  
José A. Cano-Buendía

Food demand is increasing every year and, usually animal-derived products are generated far from consumer-places. New technologies are being developed to preserve quality characteristics during processing and transportation. One of them is electrolyzed water (EW) that helps to avoid or decrease the development of foodborne pathogens, or losses by related bacteria. Initially, EW was used in ready-to-eat foods such as spinach, lettuce, strawberries, among others; however, its application in other products is under study. Every product has unique characteristics that require an optimized application of EW. Different sanitizers have been developed; unfortunately, they could have undesirable effects like deterioration of quality or alterations in sensory properties. Therefore, EW is gaining popularity in the food industry due to its characteristics: easy application and storage, no corrosion of work surfaces, absence of mucosal membrane irritation in workers handling food, and it is considered environmentally friendly. This review highlights the advantages of using EW in animal products like chicken, pork, beef, eggs and fish to preserve their safety and quality.


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