Table 2.
MIC, MBC, and MFC in mg·mL−1 of sea salts obtained using the broth microdilution method.
| Bacteria | Sample 1 | Sample 2 | Sample 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIC (mg/ml) | MBC/MFC (mg/ml) | MIC (mg/ml) | MBC/MFC (mg/ml) | MIC (mg/ml) | MBC/MFC (mg/ml) | |
| E. coli | 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 12.5 | 50 |
| S. aureus | 12.5 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 |
| S. mutans | 50 | >50 | 50 | >50 | 50 | >50 |
| S. salivarius | 50 | >50 | 50 | >50 | 50 | >50 |
| S. mitis | 50 | >50 | 50 | >50 | 50 | >50 |
| L. acidophilus | 12.5 | 50 | 50 | >50 | 25 | 50 |
| C. albicans | 50 | >50 | 50 | >50 | 50 | >50 |
All samples were tested three times in independent experiments. Results show the insignificant difference between samples. Urmia (sample 1), Qom (sample 2), and Jarquyeh (sample 3).