Potency of Dimethyl Dicarbonate on the Microbial Inhibition Growth Kinetics, and Quality of Passion Fruit () Juice during Refrigerated Storage.

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of dimethyl dicarbonate (DMDC) at various concentrations (0-250 ppm) in inhibiting the growth of TISTR 117 and spoilage microbes in passion fruit juice (PFJ) and its impact on the physicochemical and antioxidant quality of the juice during refrigerated storage. The highest log reduction in the total viable count, yeast/molds and was attained in PFJ samples with 250 ppm of DMDC ( ≤ 0.05) added.