Antibacterial Activity of Eugenol in Model Food Systems.

Ann Catherine, Archer (2011) Antibacterial Activity of Eugenol in Model Food Systems. [Student Project Report] (Submitted)

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Abstract

This Dissertation / Report is the outcome of investigation carried out by the creator(s) / author(s) at the department/division of Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore mentioned below in this page.

Item Type:	Student Project Report
Additional Information:	Food borne illness is a major concern in modern times. Due to harmful effects of chemical additives, there is a demand for natural, fresh and ecofriendly preservatives. Hence a group of substances called essential oils are gaining wide interest as natural preservatives in food. The Essential Oil Eugenol is known to possess antimicrobial activity and hence the main objective of this study was to investigate its efficacy in model food systems like Cabbage food system, Barley food system and Papaya food system. The essential oil of eugenol showed antimicrobial activity against food borne pathogens Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli and Yersinia enterocolitica. In Cabbage and Barley food systems, all four organisms showed lower count at MIC and 2MIC of Eugenol throughout the storage period. In Papaya food system, all four organisms showed lower counts at 2MIC and 5MIC of Eugenol throughout the storage period. This study showed that the essential oil of Eugenol has good antibacterial activity. The study on different food systems showed that Eugenol can be used for preservation of foods, although a higher concentration may be required in real foods as compared to model food systems.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	essential oil, Eugenol, antibacterial activity, food systems
Subjects:	600 Technology > 09 Industrial oils, fats, waxes, gases > 03 Essential oils 600 Technology > 08 Food technology > 18 Processed foods
Divisions:	Human Resource Development
Depositing User:	Food Sci. & Technol. Information Services
Date Deposited:	07 Jul 2011 04:40
Last Modified:	24 Jan 2012 11:04
URI:	http://ir.cftri.res.in/id/eprint/10221

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