title: Effect of nisin (Nisaplin) on the growth of Listeria monocytogenes in Karashi-mentaiko (Red-pepper Seasoned Cod Roe).
abstract: The influence of Nisaplin, which contains 2.5% nisin, on the growth of Listeria monocytogenes in Karashi-mentaiko (red-pepper seasoned cod roe) was investigated. The MICs of Nisaplin for L. monocytogenes (10(8) CFU/mL) were measured; seven isolates showed a value of 1,600 microg/mL and one isolate showed a value of 800 microg/mL. All L. monocytogenes isolates had a MIC of 800 microg/mL at 10(6) CFU/mL. The number of L. monocytogenes in Karashi-mentaiko stored at 4 degrees C was decreased by Nisaplin added at 60 and 600 microg/g. These results indicated that Nisaplin effectively inhibits the growth of L. monocytogenes in Karashi-mentaiko.
authors.affiliation: Department of Applied Life science, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: Hiroyoshi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hara
authors.forename: Yuji
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Ohashi
authors.forename: Toshio
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sakurai
authors.forename: Kazuhiro
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Yagi
authors.forename: Tomohiko
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Fujisawa
authors.forename: Shizunobu
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Igimi
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005396:Fish Products / Q000382:microbiology*; D008089:Listeria monocytogenes / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development*; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D009561:Nisin / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D009561:Nisin