Antifungal effects of selected menthol and eugenol in vapors on green coffee beans during long-term storage.
Menthol and eugenol inhibit the growth and spore germination of toxigenic fungi in coffee beans. They can be used as preservatives to reduce financial losses and protect against fungal contamination during long-term storage.
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