Tomato Juice Found to Kill Harmful Bacteria, Including Salmonella

Researchers Identify Two Antimicrobial Peptides in Tomatoes That Disrupt Bacterial Membranes, Offering a Potential New Avenue for Antimicrobial Therapy

Tomato juice has been found to kill Salmonella Typhi and other bacteria that can harm people's digestive and urinary tract health, according to research published in Microbiology Spectrum.
The researchers identified two antimicrobial peptides in tomatoes that impair the bacterial membrane, effectively killing the bacteria.
The study also found that tomato juice is effective against hypervirulent variants of Salmonella Typhi and other harmful bacteria.
The researchers hope that the findings will encourage increased consumption of tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables for their natural antibacterial benefits.
The findings suggest a promising new avenue for antimicrobial therapy, particularly in the face of global antibiotic resistance.