Phytochemical profile, antimicrobial activity of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) seed extract and its efficacy as preservative for beef and shrimp

• Main Author: Lagha, Osama Mohamed Ben
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: Food - Preservation
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/84443/1/FSTM%202019%2030%20ir.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/84443/

Food preservation prevents the growth of foodborne pathogens, which can cause foodborne illness. Several methods already have been established for food preservation, such as using artificial food additives. However, application of artificial food additives in the long term could affect human health....