Potential molecular mechanism of reuterin on the inhibition of Aspergillus flavus conidial germination: An in silico study.

Reuterin is a natural antifungal agent derived from certain strains of Limosilactobacillus reuteri. Our previous study revealed that 6 mM reuterin inhibited completely the conidial germination of aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus. This study investigated the potential molecular mechanism of reuterin in inhibiting A.

Gamma irradiation of strains associated with Indonesian nutmeg ().

The aims of this work were to investigate the effects of gamma irradiation on population, viability and aflatoxin B production of strains isolated from nutmeg kernels. Thirteen strains of . were isolated and cultured in potato dextrose agar.

Critical points and the presence of pathogenic bacteria in iced beverage processing lines.

Introduction: Ice can be contaminated by pathogenic bacteria. This study aimed to identify critical points in iced beverage production and distribution lines to examine the presence of pathogenic bacteria in a beverage and its processing environment, as well as when water and ice used as main ingredients.

Methodology: The critical points were determined using the principles of Hazard Analytical Critical Control Point (HACCP) to analyze each processing and distribution step from the survey.

Estimation of economic loss due to food poisoning outbreaks.

Food poisoning outbreaks frequently occur in many countries resulting in economic loss. A formula for calculation of economic loss due to food poisoning outbreaks in Indonesia was developed. Estimation of the loss was developed based on experiences in several countries.