Food applications of natural antimicrobial compounds

Food applications of natural antimicrobial compounds

In agreement with the current trend of giving value to natural and renewable resources, the use of natural antimicrobial compounds, particularly in food and biomedical applications, becomes very frequent. The direct addition of natural compounds to food is the most common method of application, even if numerous efforts have been made to find alternative solutions to the aim of avoiding undesira...

Antimicrobial compounds produced by Bacillus spp. and applications in food

The Bacillus genus is a heterogeneous group of Gram-positive, facultative anaerobic, endospore-forming bacteria spread into the environment, even though soil is generally accepted as its natural reservoir. The ability to produce endospores allows Bacillus to withstand extreme environmental conditions as those occurring in food processing. Bacillus spp., particularly B. subtilis, are usually fou...

Antimicrobial compounds from natural sources

Infectious diseases are one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Nowadays many infections are often caused by multi-resistant microorganisms resulting in difficult to treat diseases and, consequently, substantial increases in healthcare costs. The relative easy access to the antimicrobials and also the massive employment of these compounds for industrial purposes, including ...

Developing antimicrobial compounds from natural sources

Natural Antimicrobial Compounds as Meat Preservatives

Current trends in consumer interests indicate an increasing demand for the use of natural preservatives in foods. Meat products, which are highly perishable and carry risks of food-borne pathogens, have been preserved in a variety of ways, including via the use of organic acids, nitrites/nitrates, and modified atmosphere packaging. Certain natural antimicrobials have been shown to be effective ...