Optimization of heat and relative humidity conditions to reduce Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination and maximize the germination of radish seeds.

This study provides comprehensive data that improve our understanding of the effects of heating temperature, RH, and holding time on the E. coli O157:H7 population on radish seeds. Radish seeds can be exposed to these conditions before sprouting, which greatly increases the microbiological safety of the products.
PMID: 26919813 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Food Microbiology - February 28, 2016 Category: Food Science Authors: Song MK, Kim HW, Rhee MS Tags: Food Microbiol Source Type: research