Reproduction of pathogenic bacteria in food products during storage by adding an extract from larix wood

摘要

A composition is provided for reducing bacterial growth in food products. The composition includes a wood extract containing polyphenols and may contain arabinogalactan. The composition suppresses or prevents the growth of E. coli and of Salmonella sp. The wood extract imparts little or no residual taste to the food product. However, it can readily be removed if desired by washing before use of the food. The composition may be essentially arabinogalactan-free to further reduce bacterial growth.