Table-3.
FIC values of H. persicum EO (μg/mL) and nisin (IU/mL) against L. monocytogenes.
| Microorganism | FICI | Nisin | Essential oil | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIC | MICc | MICa | FIC | MICc | MICa | ||
| L. monocytogenes | 0.4+5.0 | 0.5 | 2.65 | 5.3 | 0.4 | 1000 | 2500 |
Single antibacterial agent,
Combination of antibacterial agents. FICI=Fractional inhibitory concentration index, L. monocytogenes=Listeria monocytogenes, H. persicum=Heracleum persicum, EO=Essential oil, MIC=Minimum inhibitory concentration