The Ratio of Linoleic to Oleic Acid in Sunflower Oil, and its Effects on Bacterial Growth

Authors

  • Elaine Qu Troy Athens High School

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v10i4.1926

Keywords:

Kirby-Bauer, Sunflower oil, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis, High oleic sunflower oil, High linoleic sunflower oil, Bacterial growth

Abstract

This study aims to explore the extent to which varying the ratio of linoleic to oleic acid in processed sunflower affects the growth of S. epidermidis and E. coli. A modified Kirby-Bauer test was utilized to obtain quantitative results. Sunflower oil was diluted to various concentrations using Tween 80, then applied to bacteria inoculated in either pour-plate or spread-plate methods. All conditions tested were done in triplicate to conform to standards in antibacterial susceptibility testing.

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Published

06-10-2022

How to Cite

Qu, E. (2022). The Ratio of Linoleic to Oleic Acid in Sunflower Oil, and its Effects on Bacterial Growth. Journal of Student Research, 10(4). https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v10i4.1926

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AP Capstone™ Research