Effects of washing procedures in reducing Listeria monocytogenes on raw leafy vegetables

The efficacy of potable water and antimicrobial agents, including turmeric extract, black pepper extract, sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate, in reducing Listeria monocytogenes on the leaf mustard (Brassica integrifolia) and iceberg lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) was compared. The uncontaminated sa...

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Main Authors: Nguyen, Thi Huong Giang, Mahmud Ab Rashid, Nor-Khaizura, Mahyudin, Nor Ainy, An Vu, Thi Lam
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Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2022
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/101208/
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author Nguyen, Thi Huong Giang
Mahmud Ab Rashid, Nor-Khaizura
Mahyudin, Nor Ainy
An Vu, Thi Lam
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Mahmud Ab Rashid, Nor-Khaizura
Mahyudin, Nor Ainy
An Vu, Thi Lam
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description The efficacy of potable water and antimicrobial agents, including turmeric extract, black pepper extract, sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate, in reducing Listeria monocytogenes on the leaf mustard (Brassica integrifolia) and iceberg lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) was compared. The uncontaminated samples of two raw leafy vegetables were inoculated with L. monocytogenes at a concentration of 5 log and 7 log colony-forming units (CFU) g–1 for 1 h. At the high L. monocytogenes contamination level, the treatment with black pepper extract 0.6 mg mL–1 for 5 min was found to produce the most considerable decrease in L. monocytogenes counts, resulting in 1.44 log and 1.68 log reduction on leaf mustard and iceberg lettuce, respectively. Similarly, the black pepper extract also showed the highest L. monocytogenes reduction, approximately 0.79 log CFU g–1 on two leafy vegetables at the low contamination level. However, the odour of black pepper extract was left on the vegetables after being washed.
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spelling upm-1012082024-04-30T07:00:21Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/101208/ Effects of washing procedures in reducing Listeria monocytogenes on raw leafy vegetables Nguyen, Thi Huong Giang Mahmud Ab Rashid, Nor-Khaizura Mahyudin, Nor Ainy An Vu, Thi Lam The efficacy of potable water and antimicrobial agents, including turmeric extract, black pepper extract, sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate, in reducing Listeria monocytogenes on the leaf mustard (Brassica integrifolia) and iceberg lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) was compared. The uncontaminated samples of two raw leafy vegetables were inoculated with L. monocytogenes at a concentration of 5 log and 7 log colony-forming units (CFU) g–1 for 1 h. At the high L. monocytogenes contamination level, the treatment with black pepper extract 0.6 mg mL–1 for 5 min was found to produce the most considerable decrease in L. monocytogenes counts, resulting in 1.44 log and 1.68 log reduction on leaf mustard and iceberg lettuce, respectively. Similarly, the black pepper extract also showed the highest L. monocytogenes reduction, approximately 0.79 log CFU g–1 on two leafy vegetables at the low contamination level. However, the odour of black pepper extract was left on the vegetables after being washed. Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2022 Article PeerReviewed Nguyen, Thi Huong Giang and Mahmud Ab Rashid, Nor-Khaizura and Mahyudin, Nor Ainy and An Vu, Thi Lam (2022) Effects of washing procedures in reducing Listeria monocytogenes on raw leafy vegetables. Czech Journal of Food Sciences, 40 (6). pp. 422-426. ISSN 1212-1800; ESSN: 1805-9317 http://cjfs.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjf-202206-0003_effects-of-washing-procedures-in-reducing-listeria-monocytogenes-on-raw-leafy-vegetables.php 10.17221/98/2022-cjfs
spellingShingle Nguyen, Thi Huong Giang
Mahmud Ab Rashid, Nor-Khaizura
Mahyudin, Nor Ainy
An Vu, Thi Lam
Effects of washing procedures in reducing Listeria monocytogenes on raw leafy vegetables
title Effects of washing procedures in reducing Listeria monocytogenes on raw leafy vegetables
title_full Effects of washing procedures in reducing Listeria monocytogenes on raw leafy vegetables
title_fullStr Effects of washing procedures in reducing Listeria monocytogenes on raw leafy vegetables
title_full_unstemmed Effects of washing procedures in reducing Listeria monocytogenes on raw leafy vegetables
title_short Effects of washing procedures in reducing Listeria monocytogenes on raw leafy vegetables
title_sort effects of washing procedures in reducing listeria monocytogenes on raw leafy vegetables
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/101208/
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/101208/