Effect of an Italian propolis on the growth of Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus in milk and whey cheese

Propolis antimicrobial activity has been limitedly studied in food, particularly in dairy products. We studied the antimicrobial activity of an alcoholic extract of an Italian propolis in sterile skim milk, pasteurized cow’s milk, and cow’s and goat’s whey cheese (ricotta). Following the determinati...

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Main Authors: Francesca Pedonese, Giada Verani, Beatrice Torracca, Barbara Turchi, Antonio Felicioli, Roberta Nuvoloni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2019-12-01
Series:Italian Journal of Food Safety
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Online Access:https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/ijfs/article/view/8036