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View article: Are Bentong ginger (Zingiber officinale) biosynthesized silver nanoparticles safe and effective? An optimization, characterization, and toxicity evaluation study
Are Bentong ginger (Zingiber officinale) biosynthesized silver nanoparticles safe and effective? An optimization, characterization, and toxicity evaluation study Open
The biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from ginger extract is particularly interesting due to the bioactive compounds present in ginger, which have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. The study aims to optimize,…
A survey to investigate the heterogeneity of food date labelling and theconsumer’s knowledge and practice on food date labelling in Bangi, Selangor,Malaysia Open
There are different types of food date labelling for different groups of food. However, many food retailers did not follow the regulation and make consumer confuse. Besides, consumers are also not aware of the food date labelling. This stu…
Physicochemical Characteristics and Microbiological Quality of Silkworm (Bombyx mori) Larval and Pupae Powder: Comparative Study Open
Silkworm (Bombyx mori) has been reported to exhibit diverse health benefits. A comparative study was conducted to evaluate the physicochemical (colour, water activity, pH, water solubility, proximate, mineral, amino acid, and fatty acid co…
Effect of Thermal Processing on Physico-Chemical and Antioxidant Properties in Mulberry Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) Powder Open
The mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) is a common edible insect in many countries. However, the impact of thermal processing, especially regarding Thai silkworm powder, is poorly known. We, therefore, determined the optimum time for treat…
Prevalence of Bacillus cereus s.l. in ultra-high temperature chocolate milk from selected milk manufacturers in Malaysia Open
Bacillus cereus is a major foodborne pathogen of great concern to the dairy industry owing to its resilient spores as well as the adverse effect of its toxins. At present, there is no informational study available to solve or pinpoint the …
Evaluation of bacteriological quality of locally produced raw and pasteurised milk in Selangor, Malaysia Open
High demand for milk has been observed amongst the Malaysian public.Hence, research in milk is essential to assure food safety in milk consumption.This study evaluated the quality of locally-produced milk and present of bacterial hazards i…
View article: In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Against Selected Gram-negative Foodborne Pathogens
In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Against Selected Gram-negative Foodborne Pathogens Open
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) used in this study were synthesized using pu-erh tea leaves extract with particle size of 4.06 nm. The antibacterial activity of green synthesized AgNPs against a diverse range of Gram-negative foodborne pathog…
Prevalence and antibiotic profile of Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli and Escherichia coli O157: H7 in beef and buffalo Open
Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli bacteria are well known to be the pathogenic bacteria that cause traveler diarrhea.E. coli O157: H7 from the group of Shiga-toxin producing E. coli cause even severe infection which can lead to fatali…
Microbiological food safety in Malaysia from the academician’s perspective Open
Food safety in Malaysia is not considered an issue yet. From the previous year (2005- 2015) records, the incidence rate of food poisoning had been fluctuating and despite that, cases continue to occur especially among school students. As a…
Isolation and Characterization of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Open
The aim was to explore the utilization of oil palm mesocarp fiber (OPMF) as a source for the production of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC). OPMF was first treated with alkali and then bleached before the production of CNC by acid hydrolysis (…
View article: Antimicrobial resistance of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella Enteritidis isolated from vegetable farms and retail markets in Malaysia
Antimicrobial resistance of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella Enteritidis isolated from vegetable farms and retail markets in Malaysia Open
Listeriosis and salmonellosis are the major foodborne illnesses worldwide. Over the last decade, increasing reports about the antibiotic resistance of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella from diverse sources have prompted public health c…
View article: Comparison of the Microbiological Quality and Safety between Conventional and Organic Vegetables Sold in Malaysia
Comparison of the Microbiological Quality and Safety between Conventional and Organic Vegetables Sold in Malaysia Open
Given the remarkable increase of public interest in organic food products, it is indeed critical to evaluate the microbiological risk associated with consumption of fresh organic produce. Organic farming practices including the use of anim…
Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Vibrio parahaemolyticus Isolated from Short Mackerels (Rastrelliger brachysoma) in Malaysia Open
Numerous prevalence studies and outbreaks of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection have been extensively reported in shellfish and crustaceans. Information on the quantitative detection of V. parahaemolyticus in finfish species is limited. In …
Epoxidized Jatropha Oil as a Sustainable Plasticizer to Poly(lactic Acid) Open
A renewable resource, epoxidized jatropha oil (EJO), was used as a green plasticizer and added to poly(lactic acid) (PLA). EJO was compounded into PLA at different contents. The addition of 3 wt % EJO to the PLA demonstrates significant im…
Isolation of food-borne pathogen bacteriophages from retail food and environmental sewage Open
Bacteriophages are the viruses of bacteria and are widely distributed in the biosphere, exhibiting dramatic manifestations both in liquid cultures and on solid media. In this study, bacteriophages were isolated from different types of food…
View article: Occurrence of Escherichia coli harbouring stx genes in popiah, a Malaysian street food
Occurrence of Escherichia coli harbouring stx genes in popiah, a Malaysian street food Open
Irrespective of its health effects, street foods are very popular with the consumers. The main purpose of this research was to study the biosafety of Escherichia coli in popiah, a Malaysian street food sold at a roadside food stall and a r…