Antibacterial Assessment of Siratia grosvenorii sweetener on Staphylococcus epidermidis Through Zones of Inhibition
School Name
Spring Valley High School
Grade Level
10th Grade
Presentation Topic
Physiology and Health
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
This paper explores the impact of monk fruit sweeteners on the growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis, a bacterium associated with various infections. Understanding the effects of sweeteners is essential due to the issue of rising obesity over the past decade. Notably, artificial sweeteners have been identified as contributing factors to the increasing prevalence of obesity. Therefore, investigating the potential impact of monk fruit sweeteners on bacterial growth becomes imperative in the broader context of health concerns related to sweetener consumption. In contrast with artificial sweeteners, Siratia grosvenorii (monk fruit) is a traditional medicine found in Southern China and Thailand. Monk fruit sweetener is tested for its potential health benefits. Previous research indicating antibacterial properties in monk fruit extract has suggested the presence of potential advantages over synthetic sweeteners. This study tested different concentrations of monk fruit sweetener solutions (5%, 7%, and 9%) using the Kirby-Bauer method to test for the concentrations’ effectiveness. The hypothesis suggested that higher concentrations of monk fruit sweetener would result in less Staphylococcus epidermidis growth, similar to antibiotics. The research aimed to discover if monk fruit sweetener has any additional health benefits in addition to being natural. The results were inconclusive. However, future research in this area could address major health concerns related to bacterial infections.
Recommended Citation
Vu, Milan, "Antibacterial Assessment of Siratia grosvenorii sweetener on Staphylococcus epidermidis Through Zones of Inhibition" (2024). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 524.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2024/all/524
Location
RITA 373
Start Date
3-23-2024 11:15 AM
Presentation Format
Oral and Written
Group Project
No
Antibacterial Assessment of Siratia grosvenorii sweetener on Staphylococcus epidermidis Through Zones of Inhibition
RITA 373
This paper explores the impact of monk fruit sweeteners on the growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis, a bacterium associated with various infections. Understanding the effects of sweeteners is essential due to the issue of rising obesity over the past decade. Notably, artificial sweeteners have been identified as contributing factors to the increasing prevalence of obesity. Therefore, investigating the potential impact of monk fruit sweeteners on bacterial growth becomes imperative in the broader context of health concerns related to sweetener consumption. In contrast with artificial sweeteners, Siratia grosvenorii (monk fruit) is a traditional medicine found in Southern China and Thailand. Monk fruit sweetener is tested for its potential health benefits. Previous research indicating antibacterial properties in monk fruit extract has suggested the presence of potential advantages over synthetic sweeteners. This study tested different concentrations of monk fruit sweetener solutions (5%, 7%, and 9%) using the Kirby-Bauer method to test for the concentrations’ effectiveness. The hypothesis suggested that higher concentrations of monk fruit sweetener would result in less Staphylococcus epidermidis growth, similar to antibiotics. The research aimed to discover if monk fruit sweetener has any additional health benefits in addition to being natural. The results were inconclusive. However, future research in this area could address major health concerns related to bacterial infections.
