Algae and microalgae are great potential sources of natural compounds that can be used to produce functional foods. Spirulina platensis is one of the edible microalgae with no side effects. Lack of cellulose in the cell wall of Spirulina platensis makes it easy to digest. However, other microalgae do not ...

The toxic effects of synthetic antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds have led to an increase in the use of natural types, such as plant extracts. In this study, the antimicrobial effect of Lawsonia inermis aqueous extract was investigated against Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhimurium, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Listeria innocua, by disc diffusion ...