Table 2.
Minimum inhibitory concentration values (expressed as mg/mL) of seven essential oils against five Brochotrix thermosphacta strains after 48 h of incubation at 30°C.
| Essential oils | Brochothrix thermophacta strains | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATCC 11059 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | |
| Caryophillus aromaticus | 0.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Mentha piperita Mitcham | 2.5 | ne | ne | ne | ne |
| Origanum vulgare | 1.3 | 10.0 | 10.0 | ne | ne |
| Rosmarinus officinalis | ne | ne | ne | ne | ne |
| Salvia officinalis | ne | ne | ne | ne | ne |
| Satureja montana | 5.0 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Thymus vulgaris | 2.5 | ne | 20.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
ne, not effective at the tested concentrations. Standard deviation was not reported, as the tests repetitions showed no variability.