The aim of work is to evaluate antibacterial activities of egg white hydrolysates against Escherichia
coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilus. Also, the effect of the highest antibacterial
hydrolysate on shelf life of soft cheese was evaluated. The Egg white hydrolysis was conducted in 1
mol/l HCl solution (pH 1.5 ,2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5) at temperature of 37°C for 48hours using pepsin
enzyme (2% enzyme/substrate (E/S) ratio). Results revealed that raw egg hydrolysate (REWH)
hydrolyzed at pH 1.5 after 12hours was the most potent antibacterial hydrolysate. This hydrolysate
extended the shelf life of soft cheese to 28 days. In addition, this hydrolysate showed a significant
inhibitory effect on total bacterial count and yeast & mold count. Escherichia coli was the most
sensitive organism to this hydrolysate. Accordingly, REWH obtained at pH 1.5 is considered as the
most efficient natural preservative to be applied in food system |
