Identification of Compounds in Ziziphus Jujube Mill Fruit Hydroethanolic Extract and Evaluation of Its Antifungal Effect on Blanched Corn Grains
November 2020
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Food Science and Technology
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TLDR Ziziphus jujube Mill extract can naturally protect corn from fungi.
The study identified compounds in the hydroethanolic extract of Ziziphus jujube Mill fruit and evaluated its antifungal effects on blanched corn grains. The research demonstrated that the extract contained several bioactive compounds with potential antifungal properties. The antifungal activity was tested against common fungal strains affecting corn grains, and the results indicated that the extract effectively inhibited fungal growth. This suggested that Ziziphus jujube Mill extract could be a natural alternative for protecting corn grains from fungal contamination.
