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 …

Spices and herbs are rich sources of powerful antioxidants. Spices and herbs have been
used for flavour, colour and aroma for more than 2000 years. They have also been used for …

Fish and fishery products (FFP) are highly perishable due to their high nutritional value and
moisture content. The spoilage is mainly caused by microorganisms and chemical reactions …

Fish is extremely perishable as a result of rapid microbial growth naturally present in fish or
from contamination. Synthetic preservatives are widely used in fish storage to extend shelf …

The microbial safety of foods continues to be a major concern to consumers, regulatory
agencies and food industries throughout the world. Many food preservation strategies have …

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 …

Although much has been published about curcumin, which is obtained from turmeric,
comparatively little is known about turmeric itself. Turmeric, a golden spice obtained from the …

Curcuma longa L. rhizome essential oil is a valuable product in pharmaceutical industry due
to its wide beneficial health effects. Novel applications in the agri-food industry where more …

Food poisoning caused by Listeria monocytogenes leads to a 30% rate of mortality among
patients. The antibacterial activity of cinnamon, thyme, and rosemary essential oils (EOs) …

The present study investigates the antimicrobial and preservative potentials of turmeric
extracts for food industry. Turmeric extracts prepared in n-hexane, water, chloroform and …