ReviewFood science and biotechnology2026
Antibiofilm properties of essential oils against foodborne bacteria: a review of mechanisms.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Emerging role of essential oil biomolecules: a sustainable therapeutic approach to combat microbial pathogens.Archives of microbiology · 2026Review
- The Fruit Biome: Biofilm Dynamics and Consumer Health Risks with Focus on the Apple (International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Thymol Chemotype Thymus vulgaris L. Hydrolate: Volatile Chemical Fraction Composition and Antimicrobial Activity Against Bacterial and Fungal Pathogens.Chemistry & biodiversity · 2026Article
- Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial, Antibiofilm Activities, and Cytotoxicity of the Essential Oil ofPlants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Systematic Chemical Profiling and Quality Evaluation Framework for Essential Oil Derived fromACS omega · 2026Article
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Abstract
Biofilms are resistant to conventional sanitizers used in food-associated environments. Essential oils are plant-derived liquids that have many biological activities. Essential oils have emerged as promising agents for controlling biofilms, aligning with the trend toward natural product-based solutions. They exhibit antibiofilm properties against various foodborne bacteria. The active compounds include carvacrol, thymol, linalool, limonene, 1,8-cineole, terpinen-4-ol, α-pinene, eugenol, and cinnamaldehyde. The antibiofilm effects of essential oils can be improved through formulation as nanoemulsions and bioactive packaging. There are several targets for essential oils to inhibit biofilm formation. These mechanisms include bacterial surface attachment, swimming and swarming motilities, aggregation, extracellular polysaccharide and protein production, and quorum-sensing. Overall, essential oils represent a promising, environmentally friendly alternative to conventional chemical disinfectants, aligning with the growing demand for natural and sustainable solutions.
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