Garlic against infection in children

A new study from Canadian scientists shows that garlic contains compounds that help prevent the risk of children from food contamination, particularly from formula.

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Scientists at the University of British Columbia (Canada) found that two compounds, diallyl sulfide and ajoene extracted from garlic, can significantly reduce the risk of Cronobacter sakazakii (C. sakazakii).

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'These two compounds work to destroy C. sakazakii in the process of producing food very effectively. They can remove pathogens before the product reaches consumers , 'said Xiaonan Lu, an expert at the University of British Columbia.

Bacterial C. sakazakii may be present in baby formula and other fortified foods. Cases of C. sakazakii infection are rare, but cause blood poisoning, leading to life-threatening meningitis cases.

According to research leader Xiaonan Lu, the compounds in garlic can be used to prevent the risk of infection with C. sakazakii on food contact surfaces and in food production, from processing and closing. package.

Lu said in the process of producing dairy products, the pipeline is often cleaned with chemicals such as chlorine. With this new discovery, the team believes that manufacturers can use garlic compounds as a good treatment to replace chlorine when disinfecting pipes.

The study was published in the journal Applied Applied and Environmental Microbiology (USA).