Antimicrobials from Seaweeds for Food Applications

Plant antimicrobials in food applications: Minireview

Plant antimicrobials fulfil the needs of today’s consumer looking for wholesome food without chemical preservatives. These can be classified as novel compounds obtained from plants that delay microbial growth of pathogens and spoilage organisms in food. The antimicrobial activity of plant extracts that is observed in in-vitro conditions is quite different to its effect in complex food systems. ...

Natural Antimicrobials for Food Biopreservation

Biopreservation or biocontrol refers to the use of natural or controlled microbiota, or its antibacterial products to extend the shelf life and enhance the safety of foods (Stiles 1996 ). Since lactic acid bacteria (LAB) occur naturally in many food systems and have a long history of safe use in fermented foods, thus classed as Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS), they have a great potential for ...

Developments and applications of food antimicrobials, cleaning and sanitation.

Food Antimicrobials Nanocarriers

Natural food antimicrobials are bioactive compounds that inhibit the growth of microorganisms involved in food spoilage or food-borne illness. However, stability issues result in degradation and loss of antimicrobial activity. Nanoencapsulation allows protection of antimicrobial food agents from unfavorable environmental conditions and incompatibilities. Encapsulation of food antimicrobials con...

Active Packaging for Food Applications - A Review

The purpose of food packaging is to preserve the quality and safety of the food it contains from the time of manufacture to the time it is used by the consumer. Recently, the demand for safe and high quality foods, as well as changes in consumer preferences have led to the development of innovative and novel approaches in food packaging technology. One such development is the active food packag...