2009•Food Hygiene and Safety Science (Shokuhin Eiseigaku Zasshi)Open access

Effect of Nisin (Nisaplin) on the Growth of Listeria monocytogenes in Karashi-mentaiko (Red-pepper Seasoned Cod Roe)

H. Hara, Yuji Ohashi, Toshio Sakurai, Kazuhiro Yagi, Tomohiko Fujisawa, Shizunobu Igimi

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The influence of Nisaplin, which contains 2.5% nisin, on the growth of Listeria monocytogenes in Karashi-mentaiko (red-pepper seasoned cod roe) was investigated. The MICs of Nisaplin for L. monocytogenes (10(8) CFU/mL) were measured; seven isolates showed a value of 1,600 microg/mL and one isolate showed a value of 800 microg/mL. All L. monocytogenes isolates had a MIC of 800 microg/mL at 10(6) CFU/mL. The number of L. monocytogenes in Karashi-mentaiko stored at 4 degrees C was decreased by Nisaplin added at 60 and 600 microg/g. These results indicated that Nisaplin effectively inhibits the growth of L. monocytogenes in Karashi-mentaiko.

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Key concepts: Nisin, Pepper, Listeria monocytogenes, Food science, Listeria, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology