Comparative Analysis of the Composition and Active Property Evaluation of Certain Essential Oils to Assess their Potential Applications in Active Food Packaging

Comparative Analysis of the Composition and Active Property Evaluation of Certain Essential Oils to Assess their Potential Applications in Active Food Packaging

The antifungal, antibacterial, and antioxidant activity of four commercial essential oils (EOs) (thyme, clove, rosemary, and tea tree) from Romanian production were studied in order to assess them as bioactive compounds for active food packaging applications. The chemical composition of the oils was...

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Main Authors: Cornelia Vasile, Morten Sivertsvik, Amalia Carmen Miteluţ, Mihai Adrian Brebu, Elena Stoleru, Jan Thomas Rosnes, Elisabeta Elena Tănase, Waqas Khan, Daniela Pamfil, Călina Petruţa Cornea, Anamaria Irimia, Mona Elena Popa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-01-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
essential oils
antifungal
antimicrobial
antioxidant
spoilage fungi
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/10/1/45

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