Inhibition of <i>Aspergillus parasiticus</i> by Thymol

Robert L. Buchanan, Adrian J. Shepherd

Journal of Food Science · 1981 · 71 citations · 7 references

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Thymol concentrations ≥ 500 μg/ml completely inhibited the growth of Aspergillus parasiticus , while lower concentrations of the flavor compound produced either partial or transitory growth inhibition. Aflatoxin production was inhibited to a degree ≤ that of growth.

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