We hypothesize that combining SDS with organic acids may
enhance the penetration of organic acids into the skin feather follicles
and microcracks. Therefore, the attached and embedded
bacteria will be exposed to lower concentrations of organic acid to
increase their bactericidal activity without affecting the carcass
sensory quality. In the present study, our main goal was to use SDS
for enhancing the bactericidal efficacy of lower concentrations of
organic acids against Salmonella enterica attached to dressed
chicken surface and to evaluate the impact of combinations of SDS
and organic acids on the sensory quality of chicken drumsticks after
washing.