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Blueberry Polyphenols As Natural Antimicrobial Agents Against Foodborne Viruses: Towards Understanding Their Mechanism And Applications In Food Systems, Snehal Shrikant Joshi
Blueberry Polyphenols As Natural Antimicrobial Agents Against Foodborne Viruses: Towards Understanding Their Mechanism And Applications In Food Systems, Snehal Shrikant Joshi
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Foodborne viruses are recognized as public health concerns worldwide and therefore effective strategies to control their spread are being researched. Blueberries are known for their health benefits and antimicrobial properties. This study aimed to (1) determine the antiviral effects of blueberry juice (BJ) and blueberry proanthocyanidins (B-PAC) against the infectivity of hepatitis A virus (HAV), Aichi virus (AiV) and human norovirus surrogates (feline calicivirus (FCV-F9) and murine norovirus (MNV-1)) at 37oC over 24-h using standard plaque assays; (2) evaluate antiviral effects in model foods (apple juice (AJ) and 2% milk) and simulated gastrointestinal conditions at 37oC; …