Effects of acetic acid on the viability of Ascaris lumbricoides eggs Is vinegar reliable enough to clean the vegetables?

Beyhan Y. E., Yılmaz H., Hokelek M.

SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.37, no.3, pp.288-292, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.15537/smj.2016.3.13061
  • Journal Name: SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.288-292
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: To investigate the effects of acetic acid on durable Ascaris lumbricoides (A. lumbricoides) eggs to determine the effective concentration of vinegar and the implementation period to render the consumption of raw vegetables more reliable.