ReviewFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Essential Oils and Their Major Components: An Updated Review on Antimicrobial Activities, Mechanism of Action and Their Potential Application in the Food Industry.
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168 citing papers in PubMed, 412 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Nanoemulsification Promotes Antibacterial Activity of Selected Essential Oils Against Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Biofilms In Vitro.MicrobiologyOpen · 2026Article
- Therapeutic efficacy and dermal safety of topical clove essential oil spray against bacterial, yeast, and fungal skin infections in rat models: A pilot non-inferiority study.Veterinary world · 2026Article
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- Chemical Profiling and Antimicrobial Activity of the Leaf Essential Oil ofInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Antimicrobial Surfaces for Reusable Food Packaging: A Comprehensive Review of Functionality and Suitability.Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety · 2026Review
- Integrated Botanical and Phytochemical Characterization ofTurkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences · 2026Article
- Chemotypic Diversity, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Antibiofilm Activities of Essential Oils from Arid-GrownMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Biological and Phytochemical Profile of Volatile Oils from Romanian Mountain Flora.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Activity, and β-Lactamase Inhibitory Potential of Essential Oil fromMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Evaluation of the Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antimicrobial Activity of aInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Effects of Essential Oil Treatment onPathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Active Starch Films Incorporated with Citrus Essential Oils: Properties, Bioactivity, and Biodegradability.Polymers · 2026Article
- Integrated Impedometric Approach for Screening Natural Preservatives Against Food-Related Microorganisms.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Activity Against Food-Borne Pathogens of Six Essential Oils from Plants in Northeastern Peru.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Changes in the properties of Mentha spicata L. essential oil under the influence of soil characteristics, available water, and altitude in the mountainous regions of Kashan.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
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- Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial, Antibiofilm Activities, and Cytotoxicity of the Essential Oil ofPlants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
A novel alternative to synthetic preservatives is the use of natural products such as essential oil (EO) as a natural food-grade preservative. EOs are Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS), so they could be considered an alternative way to increase the shelf-life of highly perishable food products by impeding the proliferation of food-borne pathogens. The mounting interest within the food industry and consumer preference for "natural" and "safe" products means that scientific evidence on plant-derived essential oils (EOs) needs to be examined in-depth, including the underlying mechanisms of action. Understanding the mechanism of action that individual components of EO exert on the cell is imperative to design strategies to eradicate food-borne pathogens. Results from published works showed that most EOs are more active against Gram-positive bacteria than Gram-negative bacteria due to the difference in the cell wall structure. In addition, the application of EOs at a commercial scale has been minimal, as their flavour and odour could be imparted to food. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the research carried out on EOs, emphasizing the antibacterial activity of fruit peel EOs, and the antibacterial mechanism of action of the individual components of EOs. A brief outline of recent contributions of EOs in the food matrix is highlighted. The findings from the literature have been encouraging, and further research is recommended to develop strategies for the application of EO at an industrial scale.
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