Dragon's Blood Resin as a Natural Food Preservative
Author Information
Author(s): Deepika Gupta, Rajinder K Gupta
Primary Institution: University School of Biotechnology, GGS Indraprastha University
Hypothesis
Can Dragon's blood resin from Dracaena cinnabari be an effective natural food preservative due to its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties?
Conclusion
The CH2Cl2 extract of Dragon's blood resin shows potential as a natural food preservative due to its high antioxidant and antimicrobial activities.
Supporting Evidence
- The CH2Cl2 extract had the highest total phenolic content.
- Both CH2Cl2 and MeOH extracts showed significant antioxidant activity.
- CH2Cl2 extract inhibited all tested foodborne pathogens.
- The extracts were not toxic to kidney cells at concentrations below 200 μg/ml.
Takeaway
Dragon's blood resin can help keep food fresh and safe by fighting germs and preventing spoilage.
Methodology
The study used various solvents to extract compounds from Dragon's blood resin and tested their antioxidant and antimicrobial activities using several assays.
Limitations
The study did not explore the long-term effects or the full range of potential applications of the extracts.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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