In food industry, a growing concern is the use of suitable packaging material (ie,
biodegradable coatings and films) with enhanced thermal, mechanical and barrier …

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 …

Citrus is one of the main fruits processed worldwide, producing a lot of industrial by-
products. As the main part of citrus “residue”, citrus peels have a wide application prospect …

A novel alternative to synthetic preservatives is the use of natural products such as essential
oil (EO) as a natural food-grade preservative. EOs are Generally Recognized as Safe …

In recent decades, increasing attention has been paid to food safety and organic
horticulture. Thus, people are looking for natural products to manage plant diseases, pests …

Herbicides are natural or synthetic chemicals used to control unwanted plants (weeds). To
avoid the harmful effects of synthetic herbicides, considerable effort has been devoted to …

Bacterial membrane barrier provides a cytoplasmic environment for organelles of bacteria.
The membrane is composed of lipid compounds containing phosphatide protein and a …

The phytochemical and biological properties of tangerine (Citrus reticulata L.), grapefruit
(Citrus paradisi L.), lemon (Citrus lemon L.) and cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum …

Increasing concerns over the use of antimicrobial growth promoters in animal production
has prompted the need to explore the use of natural alternatives such as phytogenic …

This is the first report on mobilizing three value-added compounds from citrus peel wastes to
fabricate novel/cost-effective active edible films with multiple functionalities. Pectin extracted …