In recent decades, bacteriocins have received substantial attention as antimicrobial
compounds. Although bacteriocins have been predominantly exploited as food …

The increasing concern of consumers about food quality and safety and their rejection of
chemical additives has promoted the breakthrough of the biopreservation field and the …

Background Consumer concern on the use of naturally-occurring antimicrobials from plants,
microorganisms and animal sources continues to grow daily, mostly triggered by the …

Recent innovations in nanotechnology have transformed a number of scientific and
industrial areas including the food industry. Applications of nanotechnology have emerged …

Oral diseases are among the most common diseases around the world that people usually
suffer from during their lifetime. Tooth decay is a multifactorial disease, and the composition …

Background Foodborne diseases can be highlighted as one of the most significant health
concerns among the last decades. Probiotic food products can be considered as the …

One of the major breakthroughs in the history of medicine is undoubtedly the discovery of
antibiotics. Their use in animal husbandry and veterinary medicine has resulted in healthier …

The use of natural antimicrobial compounds in food has gained much attention by the
consumers and the food industry. This is due primarily to two major factors. First, the misuse …

Emerging evidence shows the trend of using safe and natural preservatives like bacteriocins
in food processing. The increasing demand by the food industry to extend keeping quality …

Bacteriocins are heat-stable ribosomally synthesized antimicrobial peptides produced by
various bacteria, including food-grade lactic acid bacteria (LAB). These antimicrobial …