2.7. Sensory evaluation
Sensory evaluation was performed using treatment solutions
which were proved to be the most effective in inactivation of
S. enterica Kentucky from Skin attachment model.
2.7.1. Samples and washing tests
Fresh drumsticks were purchased from local retail market and
transferred immediately after slaughtering in a cooling ice box to
the laboratory. Seven test solutions were prepared and used in this
experiment. These solutions included: (1) distilled water (washing
control); (2) 10 g/kg LA plus 5 g/kg SDS; (3) 10 g/kg LevA plus 5 g/kg
SDS; (4) 10 g/kg AA plus 5 g/kg SDS; (5) 20 g/kg LA plus 10 g/kg SDS;
(6) 20 g/kg LevA plus 10 g/kg SDS; (7) 20 g/kg AA plus 10 g/kg SDS.
Chicken drumsticks (~100 g each) werewashed with 200mL by one
of 7 test washing solutions for 3 min in a large stomacher bag with
gentle massaging.