Publications by authors named "Yu-Hyun Im"
Food Microbiol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study explored how 222 nm excilamp light and 307 nm UVB light together affect Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes on sliced cheese.
- The combined treatment for 80 seconds effectively reduced bacterial populations by about 3.5 log CFU/g for Salmonella and 3.2 log CFU/g for Listeria, with additional synergistic effects.
- The combination works by enhancing reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, which damages bacterial defenses and cell membranes, while not altering the cheese's color, texture, or taste significantly.
