Oregano and Thyme Essential Oils Encapsulated in Chitosan Nanoparticles as Effective Antimicrobial Agents against Foodborne Pathogens

Oregano and Thyme Essential Oils Encapsulated in Chitosan Nanoparticles as Effective Antimicrobial Agents against Foodborne Pathogens

The use of natural compounds with biocidal activity to fight the growth of bacteria responsible for foodborne illness is one of the main research challenges in the food sector. This study reports the preparation and physicochemical characterization of chitosan nanoparticles loaded with <i>Thym...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Granata, Stefano Stracquadanio, Marco Leonardi, Edoardo Napoli, Graziella Malandrino, Viviana Cafiso, Stefania Stefani, Corrada Geraci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
natural food preservatives
chitosan nanoparticles
essential oils
antibacterial activity
ecofriendly nanosystems
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/13/4055

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