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Ashaq B, Rasool K, Habib S, Bashir I, Nisar N, Mustafa S, Ayaz Q, Nayik GA, Uddin J, Ramniwas S, Mugabi R, Wani SM. Insights into chemistry, extraction and industrial application of lemon grass essential oil -A review of recent advances. Food Chem X 2024; 22:101521. [PMID: 38952570 PMCID: PMC11215000 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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Lemongrass essential oil (LEO), extracted from high-oil lemongrass, gains prominence as a versatile natural product due to growing demand for safe health solutions. LEO comprises beneficial compounds like citral, isoneral, geraniol, and citronellal, offering diverse pharmacological benefits such as antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, and anticancer effects. LEO finds applications in food preservation, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, enhancing profitability across these sectors. The review focuses on the extraction of LEO, emphasizing the need for cost-effective methods. Ultrasound and supercritical fluid extraction are effective in reducing extraction time, increasing yields, and enhancing oil quality. LEO shows promise as a valuable natural resource across industries, with applications in packaging, coating, and film development. LEO's ability to extend the shelf life of food items and impart natural flavors positions it as a valuable asset. Overall, the review emphasizes LEO's therapeutic, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, strengthening its potential in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors.
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- Barjees Ashaq
- Division of Food Science and Technology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir, 190025, J&K, India
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- Division of Food Science and Technology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir, 190025, J&K, India
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- Division of Food Science and Technology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir, 190025, J&K, India
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- Division of Food Science and Technology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir, 190025, J&K, India
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- Division of Food Science and Technology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir, 190025, J&K, India
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- Division of Food Science and Technology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir, 190025, J&K, India
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- Division of Food Science and Technology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir, 190025, J&K, India
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, Govt. Degree College, Shopian 192303, J&K, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Asir 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali 140413, Punjab, India
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Division of Food Science and Technology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir, 190025, J&K, India
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Moreira da Silva TL, Beltrame FL, Ferrari PC. Lemongrass essential oil micro- and nanoencapsulation for industrial application: Production techniques and potential applications. Arch Pharm (Weinheim) 2024; 357:e2300726. [PMID: 38548681 DOI: 10.1002/ardp.202300726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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Due to its characteristic aroma and diverse therapeutic properties, lemongrass essential oil (LEO) has garnered increased attention in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. However, LEO's volatile nature, low chemical stability, and limited solubility in water limits its applications in the industry. Micro- and nanoencapsulation technologies emerge as a promising solution to overcome these challenges. A systematic methodology involving keyword searches in databases was employed to gather relevant literature on LEO micro- and nanoencapsulation, providing an extensive overview of techniques, processes, encapsulating materials, and possible applications. Beyond established methods, emerging techniques were explored. This review highlights the critical role of encapsulation in enhancing the thermal and chemical stability, applicability, bioavailability, and controlled release of LEO.
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- Pharmaceutical Science Post-graduation Program, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, Parana, Brazil
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, Parana, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Science Post-graduation Program, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, Parana, Brazil
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, Parana, Brazil
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Mwithiga G, Maina S, Muturi P, Gitari J. Lemongrass ( Cymbopogon flexuosus) growth rate, essential oil yield and composition as influenced by different soil conditioners under two watering regimes. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25540. [PMID: 38370218 PMCID: PMC10867615 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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The vast cultivation of lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) as an essential oil-bearing plant worldwide relies heavily on its compound citral that holds immense industrial potential. Soil fertility practices greatly affect the growth and quality of these plants, with a majority of the agricultural land globally grappling with water scarcity. In this respect, field experiments were conducted at the University of Embu research farm during the November 2021-September 2022 growing period and aimed to investigate the influence of two different factors, namely; (i) two watering regimes (rainfed and irrigated) and (ii) four soil conditioner levels (control (T1), cow manure (T2), cow manure plus NPK fertilizer (T3), and NPK fertilizer alone (T4)) on the growth and essential oil parameters of C. flexuosus. The field trials were arranged in a split-plot design with three replicates for each treatment. The essential oil from C. flexuosus was obtained using steam distillation method and analyzed for quality using gas chromatography with mass spectrometry (GC-MS) technique. Results revealed that treatments T4 and T3 improved the growth of C. flexuosus under rain-fed conditions, implying the plant's sensitivity to soil fertility practices and watering regimes. Herbage from rain-fed plants harvested after 120 days had high oil content, ranging from 0.17 to 0.23 %, while herbage from irrigated plants harvested after 180 days had the lowest oil content, ranging from 0.11 to 0.17 %. Using GC-MS, the main components of C. flexuosus oil were citral (75.97-87.70 %), geranyl acetate (0.80-4.91 %), geraniol (0.80-4.26 %), isogeranial (1.83-3.45 %), and isoneral (1.29-2.78 %). Notably, citral, a racemic mixture of geranial and neral, was found in a high concentration (87.70 %), meeting the acceptable international market standards for its use. Altogether, the major oil compounds, oil yield and growth properties of C. flexuosus in this experiment differed as a function of different soil conditioners under the two watering regimes, and so with the time scale. The outcomes of this research highlight implications for enhancing and bolstering the production of high-value lemongrass oil in Kenya, where it holds potential significance as a vital economic and export-oriented crop.
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- Gikuru Mwithiga
- Department of Water and Agricultural Resource Management, University of Embu, P.O Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya
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- Department of Water and Agricultural Resource Management, University of Embu, P.O Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Embu, P.O Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya
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- Department of Water and Agricultural Resource Management, University of Embu, P.O Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya
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- Department of Water and Agricultural Resource Management, University of Embu, P.O Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya
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Adhikary K, Banerjee P, Barman S, Bandyopadhyay B, Bagchi D. Nutritional Aspects, Chemistry Profile, Extraction Techniques of Lemongrass Essential Oil and It's Physiological Benefits. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN NUTRITION ASSOCIATION 2024; 43:183-200. [PMID: 37579058 DOI: 10.1080/27697061.2023.2245435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Lemongrass contains a variety of substances that are known to have antioxidant and disease-preventing properties, including essential oils, compounds, minerals, and vitamins. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Spp.) essential oil (LGEO) has been demonstrated to ameliorate diabetes and accelerate wound healing. A member of the Poaceae family, Lemongrass, a fragrant plant, is cultivated for the extraction of essential oils including myrcene and a mixture of geranial and neral isomers of citral monoterpenes. Active constituents in lemongrass essential oil are myrcene, followed by limonene and citral along with geraniol, citronellol, geranyl acetate, neral, and nerol, which are beneficial to human health. A large part of lemongrass' expansion is driven by the plant's huge industrial potential in the food, cosmetics, and medicinal sectors. A great deal of experimental and modeling study was conducted on the extraction of essential oils. Using Google Scholar and PubMed databases, a systematic review of the literature covering the period from 1996 to 2022 was conducted, in accordance with the PRISMA declaration. There were articles on chemistry, biosynthesis, extraction techniques and worldwide demand of lemongrass oil. We compared the effectiveness of several methods of extracting lemongrass essential oil, including solvent extraction, supercritical CO2 extraction, steam distillation, hydrodistillation (HD), and microwave aided hydrodistillation (MAHD). Moreover, essential oils found in lemongrass and its bioactivities have a significant impact on human health. This manuscript demonstrates the different extraction techniques of lemongrass essential oil and its physiological benefits on diabetic wound healing, tissue repair and regeneration, as well as its immense contribution in ameliorating arthritis and joint pain.Key teaching pointsThe international market demand prediction and the pharmacological benefits of the Lemongrass essential oil have been thoroughly reported here.This article points out that different extraction techniques yield different percentages of citral and other secondary metabolites from lemon grass, for example, microwave assisted hydrodistillation and supercritical carbon dioxide extraction process yields more citral.This article highlights the concept and application of lemongrass oil in aromatherapy, joint-pain, and arthritis.Moreover, this manuscript includes a discussion about the effect of lemongrass oil on diabetic wound healing and tissue regeneration - that paves the way for further research.
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- Krishnendu Adhikary
- Department of Interdisciplinary Science, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, India
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Biochemistry and Plant Physiology, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, India
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, Burdwan, India
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- Department of Psychology, Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, & Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Adelphi University, Garden City, New York, USA
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas, USA
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Jiang J, Lv M, Yang K, Zhao G, Fu Y. A case report of diagnosis and dynamic monitoring of Listeria monocytogenes meningitis with NGS. Open Life Sci 2023; 18:20220738. [PMID: 37954099 PMCID: PMC10638841 DOI: 10.1515/biol-2022-0738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Listeria monocytogenes (LM) infections of the central nervous system are deadly and have vague symptoms. Traditional cerebro spinal fluid culture has a low positive rate, and because antibiotic use is common following therapy, it is more challenging to assess the response from pathogen content. In this case, a 66-year-old man who had a fever, a headache, and vomit was admitted to the hospital. He had diabetes, decline in thyroid function, and a history of pituitary tumor removal surgery. His initial treatment with ribavirin, ceftriaxone antibiotic, and moxifloxacin did not go well. Using two etiological tests (culture and metagenomic next-generation sequencing [mNGS]), his cerebrospinal fluid tested positively for LM. Ampicillin-sulbactam and meropenem were used as treatments once LM meningitis was identified. After treatment, his cerebrospinal fluid was assessed once more. Culture: negative; targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS): positive and shows changes in the copy number of the LM. After 44 days of treatment, the patient finally stopped taking antibiotics, and the prognosis was good. Our study showed that mNGS and tNGS, as novel approaches for pathogen detection, are capable of identifying pathogens quickly, sensitively, and accurately, especially when there are few infections present (such as after antibiotic treatment). The two methods can be a powerful assistance for helping clinicians to choose the best course of action.
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- Jiamei Jiang
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Sixth People’ Hospital, No. 600 Yishan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai200233, China
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- Genoxor Medical Science and Technology Inc., Shanghai201100, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Sixth People’ Hospital, No. 600 Yishan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai200233, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Sixth People’ Hospital, No. 600 Yishan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai200233, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Sixth People’ Hospital, No. 600 Yishan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai200233, China
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Ali A, Ali A, Warsi MH, Ahmad W, Amir M, Abdi SAH. Formulation of lemongrass oil ( Cymbopogon citratus)-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles: an in vitro assessment study. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:318. [PMID: 37641691 PMCID: PMC10460338 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03726-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Cymbopogon citratus (DC) stapf. (Gramineae) is a herb known worldwide as lemongrass. The oil obtained, i.e., lemongrass oil has emerged as one among the most relevant natural oils in the pharmaceutical industry owing to its extensive pharmacological and therapeutic benefits including antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral and anticancer properties. However, its usage in novel formulations is constrained because of its instability and volatility. To address these concerns, the present study aims to formulate lemongrass-loaded SLN (LGSLN) using hot water titration technique. In the Smix, Tween 80 was selected as a surfactant component, while ethanol was taken as a co-surfactant. Different ratios of Smix (1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 2:1 and 3:1) were utilized to formulate LG-loaded SLN. The results indicated the fact that the LGSLN formulation (abbreviated as LGSLN1), containing lipid phase 10% w/w (i.e., LG 3.33% and SA 6.67%), Tween 80 (20% w/w), ethanol (20% w/w) and distilled water (50% w/w), revealed suitable nanometric size (142.3 ± 5.96 nm) with a high zeta potential value (- 29.12 ± 1.7 mV) and a high entrapment efficiency (77.02 ± 8.12%). A rapid drug release (71.65 ± 5.33%) was observed for LGSLN1 in a time span of 24 h. Additionally, the highest values for steady-state flux (Jss; 0.6133 ± 0.0361 mg/cm2/h), permeability coefficient (Kp; 0.4573 ± 0.0141 (cm/h) × 102) and enhancement ratio (Er; 13.50) was also conferred by LGSLN1. Based on in vitro study results, the developed SLN appeared as a potential carrier for enhanced topical administration of lemongrass oil. The observed results also indicated the fact that the phyto-cosmeceutical prospective of the nanolipidic carrier for topical administration of lemongrass oil utilizing pharmaceutically acceptable components can be explored further for widespread clinical applicability. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-023-03726-5.
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- Abuzer Ali
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, 21944 Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, 21944 Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, 21944 Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, 34222 Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Natural Products and Alternative Medicine, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdul Rahman Bin Faisal University, 34222 Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Pruteanu LL, Bailey DS, Grădinaru AC, Jäntschi L. The Biochemistry and Effectiveness of Antioxidants in Food, Fruits, and Marine Algae. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12040860. [PMID: 37107235 PMCID: PMC10135154 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12040860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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It is more effective to maintain good health than to regain it after losing it. This work focuses on the biochemical defense mechanisms against free radicals and their role in building and maintaining antioxidant shields, aiming to show how to balance, as much as possible, the situations in which we are exposed to free radicals. To achieve this aim, foods, fruits, and marine algae with a high antioxidant content should constitute the basis of nutritional elements, since natural products are known to have significantly greater assimilation efficiency. This review also gives the perspective in which the use of antioxidants can extend the life of food products, by protecting them from damage caused by oxidation as well as their use as food additives.
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- Lavinia Lorena Pruteanu
- Department of Chemistry and Biology, North University Center at Baia Mare, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 430122 Baia Mare, Romania
- Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- IOTA Pharmaceuticals Ltd., St Johns Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge CB4 0WS, UK
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences of Iaşi, 700490 Iaşi, Romania
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- Institute of Doctoral Studies, Babeş-Bolyai University, 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400114 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Zhang L, Piao X. Use of aromatic plant-derived essential oils in meat and derived products: Phytochemical compositions, functional properties, and encapsulation. FOOD BIOSCI 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2023.102520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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ALWAILI MA. Protective effects of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus STAPF) extract mediated mitochondrial fission and glucose uptake inhibition in SW1417. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2023. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.94522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Advances in Natural Antioxidants for Food Improvement. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11091825. [PMID: 36139899 PMCID: PMC9495579 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11091825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Santiesteban-López NA, Gómez-Salazar JA, Santos EM, Campagnol PCB, Teixeira A, Lorenzo JM, Sosa-Morales ME, Domínguez R. Natural Antimicrobials: A Clean Label Strategy to Improve the Shelf Life and Safety of Reformulated Meat Products. Foods 2022; 11:foods11172613. [PMID: 36076798 PMCID: PMC9455744 DOI: 10.3390/foods11172613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Meat is a nutrient-rich matrix for human consumption. However, it is also a suitable environment for the proliferation of both spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms. The growing demand to develop healthy and nutritious meat products with low fat, low salt and reduced additives and achieving sanitary qualities has led to the replacement of the use of synthetic preservatives with natural-origin compounds. However, the reformulation process that reduces the content of several important ingredients (salt, curing salts, etc.), which inhibit the growth of multiple microorganisms, greatly compromises the stability and safety of meat products, thus posing a great risk to consumer health. To avoid this potential growth of spoiling and/or pathogenic microorganisms, numerous molecules, including organic acids and their salts; plant-derived compounds, such as extracts or essential oils; bacteriocins; and edible coatings are being investigated for their antimicrobial activity. This review presents some important compounds that have great potential to be used as natural antimicrobials in reformulated meat products.
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- Departamento de Alimentos, División de Ciencias de la Vida, Campus Irapuato-Salamanca, Universidad de Guanajuato, Irapuato 36500, Mexico
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- Área Académica de Química, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Mineral de la Reforma 42039, Mexico
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- Departmento de Tecnologia e Ciência de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
- Laboratório Associado para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha (SusTEC), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Avd. Galicia N° 4, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, San Cibrao das Viñas, 32900 Ourense, Spain
- Área de Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad de Ciencias de Ourense, Universidad de Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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- Departamento de Alimentos, División de Ciencias de la Vida, Campus Irapuato-Salamanca, Universidad de Guanajuato, Irapuato 36500, Mexico
- Correspondence: (M.E.S.-M.); (R.D.)
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Avd. Galicia N° 4, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, San Cibrao das Viñas, 32900 Ourense, Spain
- Correspondence: (M.E.S.-M.); (R.D.)
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Shahbaz MU, Arshad M, Mukhtar K, Nabi BG, Goksen G, Starowicz M, Nawaz A, Ahmad I, Walayat N, Manzoor MF, Aadil RM. Natural Plant Extracts: An Update about Novel Spraying as an Alternative of Chemical Pesticides to Extend the Postharvest Shelf Life of Fruits and Vegetables. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27165152. [PMID: 36014396 PMCID: PMC9416025 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27165152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Fresh fruits and vegetables, being the source of important vitamins, minerals, and other plant chemicals, are of boundless importance these days. Although in agriculture, the green revolution was a milestone, it was accompanied by the intensive utilization of chemical pesticides. However, chemical pesticides have hazardous effects on human health and the environment. Therefore, increasingly stimulating toward more eco-friendly and safer alternatives to prevent postharvest losses and lead to improving the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables. Proposed alternatives, natural plant extracts, are very promising due to their high efficacy. The plant-based extract is from a natural source and has no or few health concerns. Many researchers have elaborated on the harmful effects of synthetic chemicals on human life. People are now much more aware of safety and health concerns than ever before. In the present review, we discussed the latest research on natural alternatives for chemical synthetic pesticides. Considering that the use of plant-based extracts from aloe vera, lemongrass, or neem is non-chemical by-products of the fruits and vegetable industry, they are proved safe for human health and may be integrated with economic strategies. Such natural plant extracts can be a good alternative to chemical pesticides and preservatives.
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Technology, Vocational School of Technical Sciences at Mersin Tarsus Organized Industrial Zone, Tarsus University, Mersin 33100, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry and Biodynamics of Food, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, 10-784 Olsztyn, Poland
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (R.M.A.)
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Microbiome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (R.M.A.)
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Ding X, Zhao L, Khan IM, Yue L, Zhang Y, Wang Z. Emerging chitosan grafted essential oil components: A review on synthesis, characterization, and potential application. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 297:120011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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