The Antimicrobial Effects of Various Nutrient Electrolyte Beverages

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine if Staphylococcus aureus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae or the mold Aspergillus flavus could survive and multiply in Quenchade, Gatorade, and other electrolyte beverages to the point of creating a stability problem or a health hazard to NBC encapsulated personnel. During periods longer than 6 h, such individuals may need liquid energy and electrolyte supplements (Na+ and Cl-) capable of being consumed through the drinking tube of their protective mask. Although S. aureus was inactivated due to the low pH (ca. f3.0) of the electrolyte beverages, antimicrobial agents sodium benzoate or potassium sorbate had to be added to prevent the multiplication of yeast and mold.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA173832

Entities

People

  • D. B. Rowley
  • D. Johnson
  • G. E. Shattuck

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Benzoates
  • Beverages
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Citric Acid
  • Classification
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Electrolytes
  • Environment
  • Food
  • Fungi
  • Masks
  • Microorganisms
  • Protective Masks
  • Staphylococcus Aureus

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Materials Science
  • Microbial Pathology