Table 3.
Minimum inhibitory (MIC) and minimum bactericidal (MBC) concentrations of essential oils.
| Essential Oil | S. Enteritidis/ATCC 13076 | L. Monocytogenes/ATCC 19114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsley EO | 22.68 ± 0.0 | 22.68 ± 0.0 | 5.14 ± 0.0 | 10.80 ± 0.0 |
| Lovage EO | 10.80 ± 0.0 | 10.80 ± 0.0 | 2.45 ± 0.0 | 2.45 ± 0.0 |
| Basil EO | 10.80 ± 0.0 | 10.80 ± 0.0 | 22.68 ± 0.0 | 22.68 ± 0.0 |
| Thyme EO | 0.56 ± 0.0 | 0.56 ± 0.0 | 0.13 ± 0.0 | 0.13 ± 0.0 |
Values are results of three replicates. Gentamicin’s MBCs, which were identical to the MICs, were 0.11 ± 0.0 for S. enteritidis (ATCC 13076) and 0.05 ± 0.0 µg GE mL−1 for L. monocytogenes (ATCC 19114).