In recent years, the search for natural plant-based antimicrobial compounds as alternatives
to some synthetic food preservatives or biocides has been stimulated by sanitary …

Starters are microbial cultures used to promote and conduct the fermentation of meat
products. Bacteria, particularly lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and coagulase-negative …

Background Nitrates and nitrites occur naturally in water and soil. They are also used as
food additives (preservatives) in processed meats. They could play a role in the …

Meat and meat products are important foods in the human diet, but there are concerns about
their quality and safety. The discovery of carcinogenic and genotoxic N-nitroso compounds …

The aim of this study was to investigate the use of radish and beetroot powders as potential
substitutes of nitrite in fermented dry sausages due to their high nitrate content (around …

Nitrite is an important additive for the development of cured color and flavor, suppression of
microbial growth, and inhibition of oxidation in meat products. Synthetic nitrite is widely used …

Nitrate is a chemical compound naturally present in fruits and vegetables. This study aims at
assessing the nitrate levels and health risks arising from high consumption of fruits and …

Nanoparticles of ZnO-Chitosan (Zn-Chit) composite were prepared using precipitation
methods. Several analytical techniques, such as scanning electron microscope (SEM) …

A novel third-generation biorefinery approach, including two paths of Ethanol/methane
production pathway (EMP) and the direct methane production pathway (DMP), for …

Background Nitrites and nitrates occur naturally in water and soil and are commonly
ingested from drinking water and dietary sources. They are also used as food additives …