Essential oil from pistachio by-product: potential biological properties and natural preservative effect in ground beef meat storage

Safety aspects and probiotic properties ofEnterococcus faeciumFL31 strain producing an enterocin, named BacFL31 were previously demonstrated. Taking into account its originality, the enterocin BacFL31 was added alone at 200 AU/g or in combination with the aqueous peel onion (Allium cepa) extract (APOE) at 1.56 ± 0.3 mg/mL to ground beef meat. Its biopreservative effect was evaluated by microbiological, physicochemical and sensory analyses during 14 days at 4°C. The APOE was characterized for its phytochemical content: total phenolic (TPC), flavonoids (TFC) and tannins contents (TAC), its antioxidant capacity using thein vitro1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and its antilisterial activity. APOE had a high TPC, TFC and TAC respectively with 140 ± 2.05 (mg GAE/g), 35 ± 0.5 (mg QE/g) and 20.6 ± 1.4 (mg CE/g). Equally, APOE showed a potential radical scavenging activity compared to the butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), with an anti-radical power (ARP) of 46 ± 1.5. During 14 days of storage at 4°C, the combination between APOE and BacFL31 limited the microbial deterioration (P< 0.05), led to a decrease in thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) values and slowed down the metmyoglobin (MetMb) and carbonyl group accumulation and delayed the disappearance of sulfphydryl proteins (P< 0.05). The combination was also efficient (P< 0.05) against microflora proliferation, decreased primary and secondary lipid oxidation (P< 0.05), reduced protein oxidation and enhanced significantly (P< 0.05) the sensory attributes. Thus, the enterocin BacFL31 use from a safeEnterococcus faeciumcombined with APOE as a potential natural preservative to biocontrol ground beef was promising as it was effective at low concentration. The data lay bases for new tests to be carried out in other food matrices.

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Therapeutic Potential of Citronella Essential Oil: A Review

Current Drug Discovery Technologies ◽

10.2174/1570163815666180718095041 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 330-339 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Ruchi Sharma ◽

Rekha Rao ◽

Sunil Kumar ◽

Sheefali Mahant ◽

Sarita Khatkar

Keyword(s):

Essential Oil ◽

Essential Oils ◽

Environmental Protection Agency ◽

Therapeutic Potential ◽

Biological Properties ◽

Toxic Encephalopathy ◽

Practical Applications ◽

Insect Repellents ◽

Citronella Oil ◽

Medicinal Value

Mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, filariasis, chikunguniya, yellow fever, dengue and Japanese encephalitis are the major cause of remarkable morbidity and mortality in livestock and humans worldwide. Since ancient times, aromatic plants are used for their medicinal value. Essential oils derived from these plants may be used as effective alternatives/adjuvants in pharmaceuticals, biomedical, cosmetic, food, veterinary and agriculture applications. These oils have also gained popularity and interest for prevention and treatment of various disorders. However, several reports on adverse effects including skin eruption, contact artricaria or toxic encephalopathy in children are available for synthetic repellent in the literature. Thus, natural insect repellents like essential oils have been explored recently as an alternative. One such essential oil studied widely, is citronella oil, extracted mainly from Cymbopogon nardus. This essential oil has exhibited good efficacy against mosquitoes. It is a mixture of components including citronellal, citronellol, geraniol as major constituents contributing to various activities (antimicrobial, anthelmintic, antioxidant, anticonvulsant antitrypanosomal and wound healing), besides mosquito repellent action. Citronella essential oil is registered in US EPA (Environmental protection agency) as insect repellent due to its high efficacy, low toxicity and customer satisfaction. However, poor stability in the presence of air and high temperature limits its practical applications. Since specific knowledge on properties and chemical composition of oil is fundamental for its effective application, the present review compiles and discusses biological properties of citronella oil. It also sheds light on various formulations and applications of this essential oil.

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New Insights into the Biological Properties of Eucalyptus-Derived Essential Oil: A Promising Green Anti-Cancer Drug

Food Reviews International ◽

10.1080/87559129.2021.1877300 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-36

Author(s):

Rambod Abiri ◽

Narges Atabaki ◽

Ruzana Sanusi ◽

Sonia Malik ◽

Ramin Abiri ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Essential Oil ◽

Biological Properties ◽

Cancer Drug ◽

Anti Cancer

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Minerals, Essential Oils, and Biological Properties of Melissa officinalis L.

Plants ◽

10.3390/plants10061066 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. 1066

Author(s):

Fahima Abdellatif ◽

Muhammad Akram ◽

Samir Begaa ◽

Mohammed Messaoudi ◽

Adel Benarfa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Gas Chromatography ◽

Essential Oil ◽

Pathogenic Bacteria ◽

Antimicrobial Activities ◽

Biological Properties ◽

Phytopathogenic Fungi ◽

Melissa Officinalis ◽

Flame Ionization ◽

Analysis Technique ◽

Total Oil

This study describes the minerals elements, chemical composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Algerian Melissa officinalis plant. The essential oil (EO) was extracted by hydrodistillation (HD) using a Clevenger-type apparatus of dry leaves of M. officinalis and was analyzed by two techniques, gas chromatography coupled with flame ionization (GC-FID) and gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Eighteen minerals comprising both macro- and microelements (As, Br, K, La, Na, Sb, Sm, Ba, Ca, Ce, Co, Cr, Cs, Fe, Rb, Sc, Th, and Zn) were determined using neutron activation analysis technique for the first time from Algerian Melissa officinalis plant. Seventy-eight compounds were identified in the essential oil, representing 94.090% of the total oil and the yields were 0.470%. The major component was geranial (45.060%). Other predominant components were neral (31.720%) and citronellal (6.420%). The essential oil presented high antimicrobial activity against microorganisms, mainly five human pathogenic bacteria, one yeast, Candida albicans, and two phytopathogenic fungi. The results can be used as a source of information for the pharmaceutical industry and medical research.

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Basil Essential Oil: Composition, Antimicrobial Properties, and Microencapsulation to Produce Active Chitosan Films for Food Packaging

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10010121 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 121

Author(s):

Ghita Amor ◽

Mohammed Sabbah ◽

Lucia Caputo ◽

Mohamed Idbella ◽

Vincenzo De Feo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Essential Oil ◽

Shelf Life ◽

Food Packaging ◽

Antimicrobial Properties ◽

Edible Films ◽

Biological Properties ◽

Oil Composition ◽

Packaging System ◽

Cooked Ham

The essential oil (EO) from basil—Ocimum basilicum—was characterized, microencapsulated by vibration technology, and used to prepare a new type of packaging system designed to extend the food shelf life. The basil essential oil (BEO) chemical composition and antimicrobial activity were analyzed, as well as the morphological and biological properties of the derived BEO microcapsules (BEOMC). Analysis of BEO by gas chromatography demonstrated that the main component was linalool, whereas the study of its antimicrobial activity showed a significant inhibitory effect against all the microorganisms tested, mostly Gram-positive bacteria. Moreover, the prepared BEOMC showed a spheroidal shape and retained the EO antimicrobial activity. Finally, chitosan-based edible films were produced, grafted with BEOMC, and characterized for their physicochemical and biological properties. Since their effective antimicrobial activity was demonstrated, these films were tested as packaging system by wrapping cooked ham samples during 10 days of storage, with the aim of their possible use to extend the shelf life of the product. It was demonstrated that the obtained active film can both control the bacterial growth of the cooked ham and markedly inhibit the pH increase of the packaged food.

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Coronatine elicitation alters chemical composition and biological properties of cumin seed essential oil

Microbial Pathogenesis ◽

10.1016/j.micpath.2019.03.023 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 130 ◽

pp. 253-258 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Seyedeh Faezeh Taghizadeh ◽

Ramin Rezaee ◽

Masoumeh Mehmandoust ◽

Fatemeh Sadat Madarshahi ◽

Aristidis Tsatsakis ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Chemical Composition ◽

Essential Oil ◽

Biological Properties ◽

Cumin Seed

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Effect of Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oil combined with different packaging conditions to extend the shelf life of refrigerated beef meat

Food Chemistry ◽

10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.11.054 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 221 ◽

pp. 1069-1076 ◽

Cited By ~ 51

Author(s):

Veronica Sirocchi ◽

Frank Devlieghere ◽

Nanou Peelman ◽

Gianni Sagratini ◽

Filippo Maggi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Essential Oil ◽

Shelf Life ◽

Rosmarinus Officinalis ◽

Beef Meat ◽

Rosmarinus Officinalis L

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Lukrecja – czy tylko słodka? Badania kliniczne, bezpieczeństwo stosowania, preparaty

Postępy Fitoterapii ◽

10.25121/pf.2020.21.4.228 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Katarzyna Antoniak ◽

Marlena Dudek-Makuch ◽

Wiesława Bylka

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trials ◽

Essential Oil ◽

Infectious Diseases ◽

Respiratory Tract ◽

Small Groups ◽

Sweet Taste ◽

Biological Properties ◽

Licorice Root ◽

Ancient Times ◽

Gastrointestinal Ulceration

Licorice has been used in medicine for ancient times. Licorice root contains active compounds with different activities: saponins, flavonoids, coumarins and essential oil. It shows diverse biological properties. This article presents current achievements with clinical trials and creates new possibilities to use licorice in therapy. It has been proved effectiveness of licorice preparations in infectious diseases of respiratory tract, aphthous stomatitis, in dermatoses and also in skin care. The conducted researches on licorice preparations, especially DGL, present on the pharmaceutical market, which are recommended in gastrointestinal ulceration, have not proved their anti-ulcerative effect. The results of some clinical trials may, however, raise doubts due to the small groups and sometimes the lack of randomization or standardization of the studied preparation. Due to its sweet taste, it is used as a corrigens.

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