Traditional cheeses produced from raw milk exhibit a complex microbiota, characterized by
a sequence of different microorganisms from milk coagulation and throughout maturation …

Background Biodegradable packaging from natural biopolymers can be further enhanced
with antimicrobial and antioxidant agents to form active packaging. Scope and approach …

Thymol, chemically known as 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol is a colorless crystalline
monoterpene phenol. It is one of the most important dietary constituents in thyme species …

Abstract Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol) is the main monoterpene phenol occurring in
essential oils isolated from plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family (Thymus, Ocimum …

This chapter talks about antimicrobial compounds that are divided into two classes:
traditional and naturally occurring. Antimicrobials are classified as traditional when they (i) …

Antimicrobial natural preparations involving cinnamon, storax and propolis have been long
used topically for treating infections. Cinnamic acids and related molecules are partly …

This study was undertaken to determine the in vitro antimicrobial activities of 15 commercial
essential oils and their main components in order to pre‐select candidates for potential …

Microbial pathogens are the cause of many foodborne diseases after the ingestion of
contaminated food. Several preservation methods have been developed to assure microbial …

Foodborne disease is a global issue with significant impact on human health. With the
growing consumer demand for natural preservatives to replace chemical compounds, plant …

Bacterial membrane barrier provides a cytoplasmic environment for organelles of bacteria.
The membrane is composed of lipid compounds containing phosphatide protein and a …