Identificación del potencial biocida de la albahaca morada (Ocimum tenuiflorum) para la desinfección de frutas y hortalizas.

Purple basil, known scientifically as (Ocimum tenuiflorum), has a highly complex chemical composition, complete with nutrients and various biologically active compounds. The application of purple basil extracts or its essential oils on the surface of fruits and vegetables has shown effectiveness in inhibiting the growth of pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. Growing concerns about food safety and public health have highlighted the need to develop effective and natural methods for disinfecting fruits and vegetables. The disinfection of natural biocides usually ranges between 70 % to 90 %, given that they come from natural sources that can limit their potency to eradicate all types of microorganisms with the same effectiveness as non-natural biocides. To disinfect food, some countries that have adopted the use of natural biocides include Spain, Italy, France, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, among others. This alternative is more environmentally friendly and sustainable.

• Päätekijä: Cruz Atan, Emma Dolores (author)
• Aineistotyyppi: bachelorThesis
• Julkaistu: 2024
• Aiheet: Biocida; Albahaca morada; Frutas; Microorganismos
• Linkit: http://dspace.utb.edu.ec/handle/49000/17034