Influence of Protein Type on the Antimicrobial Activity of LAE Alone or in Combination with Methylparaben

The cationic surfactant Lauric arginate (LAE) has gained approval for utilization in meat products (limit: 200 mg/kg). However, as for other antimicrobials, its activity is reduced when applied to complex food matrices. The current study therefore aims to better understand protein-antimicrobial agen...

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Main Authors: Myriam Loeffler, Verena Schwab, Nino Terjung, Jochen Weiss, D. Julian McClements
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/9/3/270