Sublethal Injury Caused to Listeria monocytogenes by Natural Plant Extracts: Case Study on Grape Seed Extract and Garlic Extract
Natural antimicrobials, such as grape seed extract (GSE) and garlic extract (GE), are often used as (a part of) novel food preservation technologies, especially due to their telemarkskongen flue antilisterial effect.However, little is known on the extent of sublethal injury (SI) these extracts cause to Listeria monocytogenes, possibly leading to ov