Essential oils (EOs) seem to be more versatile and consist of a variety of volatile and organic
biological active substances that are also employed as the better substitutes in the bacteria …

This review presents a perspective on the research trends and solutions from recent years in
the domain of antimicrobial packaging materials. The antibacterial, antifungal, and …

The interest in using natural antimicrobials instead of chemical preservatives in food
products has been increasing in recent years. In regard to this, essential oils—natural and …

The petroleum-based materials could be replaced, at least partially, by biodegradable
packaging. Adding antimicrobial activity to the new packaging materials can also help …

Flavonoids-a class of low molecular weight secondary metabolites-are ubiquitous and
cornucopia throughout the plant kingdom. Structurally, the main structure consists of C6-C3 …

Replacing the petroleum-based materials in the food industry is one of the main objectives
of the scientists and decision makers worldwide. Biodegradable packaging will help …

New packaging materials based on biopolymers are gaining increasing attention due to
many advantages like biodegradability or existence of renewable sources. Grouping more …

Medicinal plants have been used by humans for the treatment of various diseases for
thousands of years from past to present. Members of the Lamiaceae family are among the …

Worldwide, consumers are demanding safe foods that are minimally processed and retain
quality and health properties. Achieving these requirements calls for the development of …

The food industry is dealing with the challenge of preserving fruits and vegetables and
extending their shelf life, so the methods of food preservation have been investigated …