Open AccessPackaging fortified with Natamycin nanoparticles for hindering the growth of toxigenic Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin production in Romy cheese
Author(s) -
Asmaa Fayed,
Huda Elsayed,
Taghreed Ali
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of advanced veterinary and animal research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.275
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2311-7710
DOI - 10.5455/javar.2021.h485
Subject(s) - aspergillus flavus , aflatoxin , natamycin , food science , cellulose , chemistry , aspergillus , mycotoxin , inoculation , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , horticulture , biochemistry
This study assessed the effect of cellulose sheets fortified with Natamycin-loaded alginate nanoparticles on the growth of toxigenic Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin production on the superficial layer of Egyptian Romy cheese after 12 weeks of maturation.