Lemongrass-Synthesized Silver Nanopartricle As Preservative Of Fermented Locust Beans
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2024-11-15
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Journal Of Indonesian Food And Nutrition Progress
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ABSTRACT: Fermented locust beans (FLB), produced from Parkia biglobosa (Mimosaceae-Fabaceae), are used in many parts
of West Africa, including Nigeria, as condiments to enhance the taste and nutritional quality of foods. These benefits are,
however, marred by the short shelf-life of FLB. Traditional preservative methods and the use of chemicals have their
shortcomings. This study, therefore, investigated the effectiveness of lemongrass-synthesized silver nanoparticles (LSSNP) as
a preservative of FLB. The LSSNP was prepared, characterized, and used to treat fresh FLB at 10% v/w. Dynamic light
scattering analysis revealed a mean hydrodynamic size of 89 nm for the LSSNP, while transmission electron micrograph showed
roughly spherical particles with an average size of 100 nm. Bacillus licheniformis KGEB16, B. licheniformis APBSWPTB167,
B. licheniformis PS4, B. subtilis CICC10148, and Enterobacter xiangfangensis M5S2B6 isolated were susceptible to LSSNP
with comparable zones of inhibition to reference antibiotics. A significant reduction of the microbial load of FLB by up to
63.7% due to LSSNP treatment was achieved. The organoleptic and proximate properties of LSSNP-treated FLB were
preserved. A histo-morphological study showed normal hepatic architecture in rats fed with LSSNP-treated FLB. This study
showed that LSSNP possesses antimicrobial properties and can be employed as a green and safe alternative for the preservation
of FLB.
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lemongrass, silver nanoparticles, fermented locust beans, preservation