“…Although copper performed slightly better, G6 treatments have several significant advantages. Gallates of short carbon side chains, such as G6, are considered to be fairly safe, displaying antimicrobial action against several pathogenic microorganisms, as well as antitumoral activity (Aldulaimi et al, 2017; Chew, Mahadi, Wong, & Goh, 2018; Denardi‐Souza, Luz, Manes, Badiale‐Furlong, & Meca, 2018; Kim, Par, Choi, Kwak, & Kim, 2019; Peredo‐Silva et al, 2017; Silva et al, 2013). Gallates are also used as food supplements and cosmetic ingredients due to their antioxidant activity (Octyl‐gallate‐as‐food‐additive, 2015; Safety‐assessment‐of‐Propyl‐Gallate, 2007).…”