Abstract Background Essential oils (EOs) are plant-derived volatile and aromatic extracts
with diverse biological effects like antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant …

Contamination of food by spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms is a major challenge to
public health, food security and sustainability. As a response, there has been a growing …

Fruits and vegetables are highly perishable in nature. Several factors could affect the quality
and shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Packaging materials (usually made up of polymers …

The design of functional foods has grown recently as an answer to rising consumers'
concerns and demands for natural, nutritional and healthy food products …

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 …

Meat and meat products are perishable products that require the use additives to prevent the
spoilage by foodborne microorganisms and pathogenic bacteria. Current trends for products …

Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L., Cannabaceae) is an ancient cultivated plant originating
from Central Asia and historically has been a multi-use crop valued for its fiber, food, and …

There are many hydrophobic or poorly soluble nutrients and bioactive compounds which are
essential for human health, such as phenolic compounds, carotenoids, essential oils …

Food spoilage caused by foodborne microorganisms will not only cause significant
economic losses, but also the toxins produced by some microorganisms will also pose a …

Recently, owing to well-controlled release, enhanced distribution and increased
permeability, nanocarriers used for alternative drug and food-delivery strategies have …