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The Comparison of Out-body Antibacterial Effect on Ten Common Bacteria between Fresh Garlic Extracts and the Garlic Extracts Kept for 72 Hours Under 4℃
Liang Ying
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Abstract
Objective To investigate the out-body antibacterial effect on ten common bacteria between fresh garlic extract and the garlic extract kept for 72 hours under 4℃.Methods With the method of serial dilution test with glucose phenol red based medium,the minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) of the fresh garlic extract and the garlic extract kept for 72 hours under 4℃ on ten common bacteria were measured.Results There was no significant difference of antibacterial effect on ten common bacteria between the fresh garlic extract and the garlic extract kept for 72 hours under 4℃.Conclusion Garlic extract can be used as an antiseptic and a fresh keeping agent in normal temperature to keep food fresh.