Effects of changes in pH and temperature on the inhibition of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes by Allyl isothiocyanate

Food Control

Volumn 34, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 414-419

  Olaimat, Amin N ^a   Holley, Richard A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Allyl Isothiocyanate; L.monocytogenes; Natural antimicrobials; Salmonella

Indexed keywords

LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES; SALMONELLA;

EID: 84878879808     PISSN: 09567135     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2013.05.014     Document Type: Article

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