Table 1.
Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for each additive tested in Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enterica strains used in this study. Results are expressed as mg/L.
| Strain | Sodium Nitrite | Sodium Sulfite | TQI C-6000 | Chitosan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Typhimurium CECT 4594 | 10,000 | 50,000 | 5000 | 250 |
| S. Enteritidis Lhica 1 | 10,000 | 50,000 | 5000 | 250 |
| S. Infantis Lhica 2 | 10,000 | 50,000 | 5000 | 250 |
| S. Newport Lhica 4 | 10,000 | 50,000 | 5000 | 250 |
| L. monocytogenes CECT 934 | 125 | 625 | 1250 | 125 |
| L. monocytogenes Lhica 1 | 125 | 625 | 1250 | 125 |
| L. monocytogenes Lhica 4 | 300 | 625 | 1250 | 250 |
| L. monocytogenes Lhica 7 | 300 | 625 | 1250 | 250 |