Capsaicin exhibits antibacterial properties that inhibit pathogen growth in food.
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Multiple scientific studies demonstrate that capsaicin exhibits notable antibacterial properties capable of inhibiting foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella, Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes.
Evidence for · 4
The Efficiency of Capsaicin in Chilli on Antibacterial Activity of Salmonella
2022 · cited by 1
Demonstrates that capsaicin extracted from chili peppers successfully inhibits the growth of Salmonella bacteria.
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Food-compatible γ-CD-MOF for capsaicin delivery: enhanced antibacterial activity and reduced irritation
2026 · cited by 0
Shows that capsaicin delivery systems exhibit broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against foodborne pathogens such as E. coli and Listeria.
Natural Methoxyphenol Compounds: Antimicrobial Activity against Foodborne Pathogens and Food Spoilage Bacteria, and Role in Antioxidant Processes.
2021 · cited by 0
Finds that capsaicin possesses significant antimicrobial activity against common foodborne pathogens and spoilage bacteria.
Study on the inhibitory mechanism of combined ultrasound and capsaicin against Listeria monocytogenes.
2025 · cited by 0
Highlights capsaicin's efficacy as a sonosensitizer that enhances bactericidal action against Listeria monocytogenes in food matrices like milk.