The looming urgency of feeding the growing world population along with the increasing
consumers' awareness and expectations have driven the evolution of food production …

In a time where the public is more aware and interested with what they eat, natural additives
have been gaining interest both from the food industries and the consumers. Some studies …

The pressing issue to feed the increasing world population has created a demand to
enhance food production, which has to be cheaper, but at the same time must meet high …

Food preservative additives are natural or synthetic substances which delay degradation in
foods caused by microbial growth, enzyme activity, and oxidation. Until recently, the use of …

Listeria monocytogenes is an important food-borne pathogen, which could be detected in
food, environmental and clinical samples. It contaminates food in any of the stages during …

Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen causing serious public health problems.
Nisin is a natural antimicrobial agent produced by Lactococcus lactis and widely used in the …

Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are extremely useful agents for food and beverage
preservation, yet concerns remain over their complete safety. Benzoate can react with the …

An increase in the number of antibiotic resistance genes burdens the environment and
affects human health. Additionally, people have developed a cautious attitude toward …

Edible coatings provide an alternative way to reduce packaging requirements and extend
the shelf life of foods by delaying oxidation and microbial spoilage. Hydrogels, oleogels and …

Abstract The peptide MOp3 from Moringa oleifera seeds has been reported to have good
antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, but its specific antimicrobial effect is …