Cetylpyridinium chloride direct spray treatments reduce on cantaloupe rough surfaces.

Unlabelled: Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) solutions (0, 0.5, or 1.0%) were applied to cantaloupe ("Athena" and "Hale's Best Jumbo" cultivars) rind plugs, either before or after inoculation with a broth culture of Michigan (10 CFU/mL) and held at 37°C for 1 or 24 hr.

Delmopinol hydrochloride reduces on cantaloupe surfaces.

Since the surfaces of cantaloupes are highly rough or irregular, bacteria can easily attach and become difficult to remove. Appropriate postharvest washing and sanitizing procedures can help control and other pathogens on cantaloupe or other melons during postharvest operations. Delmopinol hydrochloride (delmopinol) is a cationic surfactant that is effective for treating and preventing gingivitis and periodontitis.