Optimization of essential oil-based natural disinfectants against Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli biofilms formed on polypropylene surfaces

• Published in: Journal of molecular liquids Vol. 255; pp. 257 - 262
• Main Authors: Vidács, Anita, Kerekes, Erika, Rajkó, Róbert, Petkovits, Tamás, Alharbi, Naiyf S., Khaled, Jamal M., Vágvölgyi, Csaba, Krisch, Judit
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.04.2018
• Subjects: Biofilm; Box-Behnken design; Disinfectant; Essential oils; Polypropylene; Biofilm; Disinfectant; Box-Behnken design; Essential oils; Polypropylene

Polypropylene is frequently used in food contact applications, mainly for packaging or in food boxes to be used in microwave ovens. In this study, the biofilm elimination effect of selected essential oils (cinnamon, marjoram, and thyme) was evaluated against immature and mature biofilms of Escherich...