Antibacterial Effect of Hot Peppers (Capsicum annuum, Capsicum annuum var globriusculum, Capsicum frutescens) on Some Arcobacter, Campylobacter and Helicobacter Species
Abstract:In this study, water, ether and methanol extracts of the hot pepper (Capsicum annuum, Capsicum annuum var globriusculum, and Capsicum frutescens) were used as antimicrobial compounds. The pepper was shredded into small particles using a sterile scalpel and dried in a dark environment at room temperature. Dried peppers were grinded and 150 g of powder was separately thawed in 150 ml of water, 150 ml of methanol and 150 ml of ether. Samples were left for 24 hours for maceration. Samples were filtered through the… Show more
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