Background Essential oils have been investigated for their potential application as a natural
ingredient in food preservation. However, the low solubility in the aqueous phase, high …

Meat and meat products are excellent sources of nutrients for humans; however, they also
provide a favorable environment for microbial growth. To prevent the microbiological …

A sodium alginate (SA) edible coating containing oregano essential oil (OEO)/β-cyclodextrin
(β-CD) inclusion complexes (SA/OEO-MP coating) was developed to extend the shelf life of …

Three edible food packaging films loaded with perillaldehyde (P), thymol (T), or ɛ-polylysine
(ɛ-PL) in gelatin/zein (G/Z) nanofibers were prepared and characterized. Their effects on the …

Essential oils (EOs) have been proved as natural food preservatives because of their
effective and wide-spectrum antimicrobial activity. They have been extensively explored for …

Biodegradable and eco-friendly food packaging materials have attracted attention. Novel
blending films were prepared with polylactic acid (PLA) and Perilla essential oil (PEsO). The …

We explored whether ultrasound treatment affected digestibility of myofibrillar protein (MP)
isolated from modified atmosphere packed (MAP, 70% N 2 and 30% CO 2) pork. MP …

In order to develop the plant-derived active substance vanillin, 2-hydroxypropyl-β-
cyclodextrin was used to encapsulate vanillin, and a chitosan-based edible coating: vanillin …

Microbial food contamination is a major concern for consumers and food industries.
Consumers desire nutritious, safe and “clean label” products, free of synthetic preservatives …

Meat safety and quality are the main concerns of consumers in the present food market.
Chitosan-gelatin edible coatings containing nano-encapsulated clove ethanol extracts …