Abstract
Enteric viruses are recognized as a major concern in health care and in the food sector in Canada. Novel clean-label strategies for controlling enteric viruses are sought in the food industry. In this study, we examined the antiviral potential of plant extracts and essential oils on murine norovirus 1 (MNV-1), hepatitis A virus (HAV), and herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1). Inactivation of the viruses by grape seed, blueberry, green tea, and cranberry extracts and by rosemary and thyme essential oils was measured using plaque formation assay. Concentrations ranging from 50 to 200 000ppm with a contact time of 90min were tested. Grape seed extract at 10 000ppm was the most effective (P<0.05) at reducing MNV-1 and HAV infectious titers, respectively, by 2.85±0.44 log10 and 1.94±0.17 log10. HSV-1 titer was reduced by 3.81±0.40 log10 at 1000ppm grape seed extract. Among the plant products tested, grape seed extract was found the most effective at reducing the infectious titers of MNV-1, HAV, and HSV.
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