Medium chain fatty acids applicable as anti-microbial agents against Enterococcus sp.

摘要

The present invention relates to the use of medium chain fatty acids (MCFA), chosen from the group consisting of caproic acid (C 6 ), caprylic acid (C 8 ) and capric acid (C 10 ), salts, derivatives or mixtures thereof, in a total amount by weight comprised between 0.01% and 5% for inhibiting the growth of Enterococcus sp.