Antimicrobial activity of flavor components of cardamom Elattaria cardamomum (Zingiberaceae) seed

The antimicrobial activity of the 10 most abundant volatile components of the cardamom Elattaria cardamomum (L.) Maton (Zingiberaceae) seed has been tested against 14 microorganisms. All of the compounds tested exhibited activity against at least one or more microorganisms.

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Published inJournal of agricultural and food chemistry Vol. 39; no. 11; pp. 1984 - 1986
Main Authors Kubo, I, Himejima, M, Muroi, H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington, DC American Chemical Society 01.11.1991
Subjects
antimicrobial properties
Aroma and flavouring agent industries
bioassays
Biological and medical sciences
cardamoms
Food industries
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
seeds
volatile compounds
Biological properties
Cardamom
Seeds
Flavor
Antimicrobial agent
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Summary:The antimicrobial activity of the 10 most abundant volatile components of the cardamom Elattaria cardamomum (L.) Maton (Zingiberaceae) seed has been tested against 14 microorganisms. All of the compounds tested exhibited activity against at least one or more microorganisms.
ISSN:0021-8561
1520-5118
DOI:10.1021/jf00011a020