Meat and meat products are a fundamental part of the human diet. The protein and vitamin
content, as well as essential fatty acids, gives them an appropriate composition to complete …

Essential oils (EOs) and plant extracts are sources of beneficial chemical compounds that
have potential applications in medicine, food, cosmetics, and the agriculture industry. Plant …

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 …

Background Meat, fish and derived products are perishable food items with quick
deterioration under improper storage. Edible films and/or coatings present an interesting …

Protein-lipid oxidation is one of the main causes of quality deterioration in meat and meat
products during processing and storage. The application of natural antioxidants in muscle …

Background Spices are rich source of naturally occurring bioactives and are used in different
food applications. Major spice bioactives include essential oils, oleoresins, polysaccharides …

This review aims to provide an overview of the developments in biodegradable intelligent,
active, and smart packaging for food application by highlighting their challenges and …

The management of industrial fruit by-products is important not only to decrease the volume
of food waste accumulated in the landfills but also to develop strategies through reuse with …

Highlights•Plant extracts are interesting food ingredients to improve meat and meat
products.•Guarana seed, pitanga leaf and black pepper are important sources of …

Background Essential oils have been investigated for their potential application as a natural
ingredient in food preservation. However, the low solubility in the aqueous phase, high …