This article concisely reviews the most recent contributions to the development of
sustainable bio-based polymers with antimicrobial properties. This is because some of the …

Starch has attracted a lot of attention because it is biodegradable, renewable, nontoxic and
low cost. By adding antibacterial substances to starch, starch-based materials have …

The non-antibacterial and relatively poor mechanical properties of sodium alginate film limit
its application for fresh-cut fruit packaging. The phenolic compound thymol has prominent …

The effects of sage essential oil and its emulsified form on the growth of important food-
related pathogens (Enterococcus faecalis ATCC29212, Klebsiella pneumoniae …

Despite centuries of use for the preservation of foods and treatment of infections, plant-
derived antimicrobials enjoy a renewed interest amongst food safety researchers and food …

Modern society is increasingly attracted with safe, natural, and additive-free food products,
that gives preference to bacteriocins produced by General Recognized as Safe bacteria as a …

This study aims to optimize the preparation of thyme essential oil nanoemulsion using a
ternary mixture design based on the following three components: chitosan, gum Arabic and …

Fruit juices are low-fat, non-alcoholic, lactose-free, and nutritious beverages that are highly
desired by consumers. However, fruit juices undergo microbial, enzymatic, and chemical …

The continuous increase of consumers' expectation for healthy foods formulated by natural
compounds increases the demand for substituting the synthetic/chemical antimicrobial …

Society has witnessed an increased consciousness regarding the consumption of nutritious
food products and associated commodities that encompass biofunctional components …