Inhibition of Cronobacter sakazakii in reconstituted infant formula using triglycerol monolaurate and its effect on the sensory properties of infant formula

Cronobacter sakazakii (C. sakazakii) is an opportunistic foodborne pathogen in infant formula. This study was designed to explore the inhibitory effect of TGML on C. sakazakii in reconstituted infant formula (RIF). Firstly, the growth curve of C. sakazakii in RIF treated by TGML and the effect of different temperatures (4, 10, 21, 30 and 37 °C), pH values (5, 6, 7, 8 and 9) and ionic strengths (25, 50, 100, 200, 400 and 800 mM) on its activity...