Evaluation of the Use of Propolis and Sodium Hypochlorite as Methods to Control the Contamination of Free-Range Eggs
Abstrak
There is a high demand for free-range eggs, although these systems may offer a greater microbiological challenge. Therefore, the aim with this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of 30% propolis extract and 1% sodium hypochlorite in reducing the microbiological contamination of free-range eggs. Eighteen eggs were divided into three groups—treated with propolis, hypochlorite and a control—and tested for mesophilic bacterial count. For the eggshells treated by propolis, the average count was 0.6 log CFU·mL<sup>−1</sup>, for hypochlorite it was 1.3 log CFU·mL<sup>−1</sup> and for the control it was 3.26 log CFU·mL<sup>−1</sup>. It can be concluded that both methods were effective, with propolis being more efficient.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (6)
Giovana Scuissiatto de Souza
Julia Unicki Philipp
Elisana Julek
Gabriela Campi Voltolin
Guilherme Souza Cavalcanti de Albuquerque
Julia Arantes Galvão
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2025
- Sumber Database
- DOAJ
- DOI
- 10.3390/blsf2024040049
- Akses
- Open Access ✓