Evaluation of the Use of Propolis and Sodium Hypochlorite as Methods to Control the Contamination of Free-Range Eggs
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....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Biology and Life Sciences Forum |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9976/40/1/49 |
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| Summary: | 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. |
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| ISSN: | 2673-9976 |