Antimicrobial activities of sulfur compounds derived from S-Alk(en)yl-L-cysteine sulfoxides in Allium and Brassica

Food Reviews International

Volumn 17, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 183-198

  Kyung, K H ^a   Lee, Y C ^b  

^a Sejong University   (South Korea)

^b Chung Ang University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Allium; Antimicrobial activity; Brassica; Cabbage; Garlic; S Alk(en)yl L cysteine sulfoxide

Indexed keywords

ALLIUM; ANTI-MICROBIAL ACTIVITY; BRASSICA; CABBAGE; GARLIC; S-ALK(EN)YL-L-CYSTEINE SULFOXIDE;

AMINO ACIDS; FOOD PRESERVATIVES; SULFUR COMPOUNDS; VEGETABLES;

MICROORGANISMS;

EID: 0035531290     PISSN: 87559129     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1081/FRI-100000268     Document Type: Article

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