Edible Films Containing Plant Antimicrobials Inactivate Salmonella Newport on Organic Leafy Greens

Antimicrobial edible films can be used by the food industry to inactivate Salmonella in bagged organic leafy green salads. This technology provides a scientific basis for large-scale application of edible fruit- and vegetable-based antimicrobial films on foods to improve microbial food safety.

Applications:

• Food safety

Advantages:

• Films are edible
• Large scale application