Background Consumer concern on the use of naturally-occurring antimicrobials from plants,
microorganisms and animal sources continues to grow daily, mostly triggered by the …

Background There is an increased consumer demand for products derived from natural
sources or containing natural compounds used to preserve or improve food quality and/or …

Microbial resistance has progressed rapidly and is becoming the leading cause of death
globally. The spread of antibiotic‐resistant microorganisms has been a significant threat to …

Antibiotics are considered as a cornerstone of modern medicine and their discovery offers
the resolution to the infectious diseases problem. However, the excessive use of antibiotics …

Herbs and spices have been used since antiquity for their nutritional and health properties,
as well as in traditional remedies for the prevention and treatment of many diseases …

In this study, garlic essential oil (GEO) has been encapsulated in chitosan nanoparticles
(NPCH) with sodium tripolyphosphate (TPP). Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) …

Fruit is an essential part of the human diet and is of great interest because of its richness in
phytochemicals. Various fruit extracts from citrus, berries and pomegranates have been …

The projection of world population growth with concurrent generation of large volumes of
agro-industrial waste that negatively affect the environment is of great concern. Therefore …

The emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has urged researchers to explore
therapeutic alternatives, one of which includes the use of natural plant products such as …

Polyphenols are compounds found in various plants and foods, known for their antioxidant
and anti-inflammatory properties. Recently, researchers have been exploring the therapeutic …