This communication presents a method for the preparation of Schiff reagent in which N hydrochloric acid has been replaced by a low concentration of propionic acid. The result of using such a Schiff reagent indicates that the dye-reagent thus prepared
The effectiveness of two commonly used preservatives, sodium benzoate and potassium disulfite, was evaluated in terms of their bactericidal activity and capacity to induce changes in the surface properties of Escherichia coli isolated from commercial food preserves. Preservative treatment over
In order to monitor Lactobacillus plantarum and Oenococcus oeni in red wine produced with Italian grape (variety "Primitivo di Puglia"), a polymerase chain reaction- denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (PCR-DGGE) approach using the rpoB as gene target was established. Wine was
International journal of food microbiology, 116(1), 32-36 (2007-02-27)
Nisin is a bacteriocin used against food spoilage bacteria. Sulphur dioxide is a potent antioxidant as well as an antimicrobial agent widely used in the wine industry. In this study we describe the effect of these important antibacterial agents on
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology, 68(1), 26-32 (1981-07-01)
While ingesting selected foods and drinks in restaurants, four asthmatic patients reported the sudden onset of severe wheezing and associated anaphylactoid symptoms and signs. Single-blind placebo and potassium metabisulfite (K2S2O5) oral challenges documented asthmatic responses 15 to 30 min after
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