A systematic review on nanoencapsulation of food bioactive ingredients and nutraceuticals by various nanocarriers
Today, there is an ever-growing interest on natural food ingredients both by consumers and
producers in the food industry. In fact, people are looking for those products in the market …
producers in the food industry. In fact, people are looking for those products in the market …
Pharmacological properties and molecular mechanisms of thymol: prospects for its therapeutic potential and pharmaceutical development
Thymol, chemically known as 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol is a colorless crystalline
monoterpene phenol. It is one of the most important dietary constituents in thyme species …
monoterpene phenol. It is one of the most important dietary constituents in thyme species …
Antibacterial and antifungal activities of thymol: A brief review of the literature
Abstract Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol) is the main monoterpene phenol occurring in
essential oils isolated from plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family (Thymus, Ocimum …
essential oils isolated from plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family (Thymus, Ocimum …
Essential oil nanoemulsions as antimicrobial agents in food
The crescent interest in the use of essential oils (EOs) as natural antimicrobials and
preservatives in the food industry has been driven in the last years by the growing …
preservatives in the food industry has been driven in the last years by the growing …
Essential oils as antimicrobials in food systems–A review
Many consumers are demanding foods without what they perceive as artificial and harmful
chemicals, including many used as antimicrobials and preservatives in food. Consequently …
chemicals, including many used as antimicrobials and preservatives in food. Consequently …
Microencapsulation as a noble technique for the application of bioactive compounds in the food industry: A comprehensive review
The use of natural food ingredients has been increased in recent years due to the negative
health implications of synthetic ingredients. Natural bioactive compounds are important for …
health implications of synthetic ingredients. Natural bioactive compounds are important for …
Characterization of basil seed gum-based edible films incorporated with Zataria multiflora essential oil nanoemulsion
Direct introduction of essential oils (EOs) into biopolymer-based packaging materials faces
various challenges such as insolubility and loss of activity. The aim of this study was …
various challenges such as insolubility and loss of activity. The aim of this study was …
pH-driven encapsulation of curcumin in self-assembled casein nanoparticles for enhanced dispersibility and bioactivity
The poor water solubility and bioactivity of lipophilic phytochemicals can be potentially
improved by delivery systems. In this study, a low-cost, low-energy, and organic solvent-free …
improved by delivery systems. In this study, a low-cost, low-energy, and organic solvent-free …
Nanoencapsulation of essential oils as natural food antimicrobial agents: An overview
The global demand for safe and healthy food with minimal synthetic preservatives is
continuously increasing. Natural food antimicrobials and especially essential oils (EOs) …
continuously increasing. Natural food antimicrobials and especially essential oils (EOs) …
Thymol nanoemulsions incorporated in quinoa protein/chitosan edible films; antifungal effect in cherry tomatoes
Thymol nanoemulsions were produced by spontaneous emulsification, ultrasound, and a
combination of both methods. The best result in terms of size and polydispersion was …
combination of both methods. The best result in terms of size and polydispersion was …