Table 2 Zone of inhibition of clove extract-incorporated and control films
From: Edible microbial cellulose-based antimicrobial coatings and films containing clove extract
Films | ZONE OF INHIBITION (cm) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Salmonella | Shigella | S. aureus | E. coli | |
MSC 3% | 1.7 ± 0.18c | 1.7 ± 0.07c | 1.8 ± 0.03c | 1.7 ± 0.04c |
MSS 3% | 1.5 ± 0.10b | 1.4 ± 0.07b | 1.4 ± 0.03b | 1.6 ± 0.07b |
MSC control | 0.4 ± 0.01a | 0.3 ± 0.01c | 0.3 ± 0.00a | 0.5 ± 0.03b |
MSS control | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |