NEW EDIBLE WRAP WILL KILL E COLI SAY US SCIENTISTS
November 1st, 2006
BY MONICA DOBIE
AMERICAN researchers from the US government's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have created an edible coating for fresh fruits and vegetables that kills deadly E coli and gives food extra flavour at the same time.
The coating is made of apple purée and oregano oil, which acts as a natural antibacterial agent.
In tests, a number of oils were found to fight the growth of E coli, but oregano oil was the most effective, killing over 50% of sample bacteria in three minutes at concentrations as small as 0.034%.
Laboratory tests have shown that ...
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