Antimicrobial action of octanoic acid against Escherichia coli O157:H7 during washing of baby spinach and grape tomatoes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2019.108523
Abstract: We investigated the antimicrobial efficacy of octanoic acid (OA) against Escherichia coli O157:H7 inoculated on the surface of baby spinach and grape tomatoes during simulated washing processes. 3 mM OA at 45 °C achieved >6 log CFU/g… read more here.
Keywords: grape tomatoes; spinach; baby spinach; spinach grape ... See more keywords
Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium effects on the physiology and biomass yield of baby spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.)
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DOI: 10.1080/01904167.2017.1346121
Abstract: ABSTRACT Baby spinach is a relatively new crop of commercial significance in South Africa with considerable health attributes. Three parallel trials to investigate its response to nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) were conducted.… read more here.
Keywords: phosphorus potassium; nitrogen phosphorus; physiology; yield ... See more keywords
Reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 population on baby spinach leaves by liquid sanitizers
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DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.12479
Abstract: The effectiveness of various liquid sanitizers and methods of application against Escherichia coli on baby spinach was investigated. Inoculated spinach was treated with (i) Pro-San L (commercially prepared solution containing 0.66% citric acid, 0.036% sodium… read more here.
Keywords: liquid sanitizers; reduction; escherichia coli; coli o157 ... See more keywords