Relation between Antifungal Effect of Preservation and Condition of Margarine Emulsion

Abstract

Since the condition of emulsification was considered to affect on the developement of molds on margarine, three samples with different condition of emulsification were prepared to test fungal growth and A.V. change. Margarine samples added with 1g/kg of dehydroacetic acid or its sodium salt showed no growth of fungus irrespective of the condition of emlsification, but those added with sorbic or benzoic acid showed fungal growth when the condition of emulsification was poor, indicating difference in antifungal effect due to the condition of emulsification.