Penicillium expansum Inhibition on Bread by Lemongrass Essential Oil in Vapor Phase

2018 ◽  
Vol 81 (3) ◽  
pp. 467-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Mani López ◽  
Georgina P. Valle Vargas ◽  
Enrique Palou ◽  
Aurelio López Malo
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Vapor Phase ◽  
Steam Distillation ◽  
Penicillium Expansum ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Gas Chromatograph ◽  
Cymbopogon Citratus ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Lemongrass Essential Oil

ABSTRACT The antimicrobial activity of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) essential oil (EO) in the vapor phase on the growth of Penicillium expansum inoculated on bread was evaluated, followed by a sensory evaluation of the bread's attributes after EO exposure. The lemongrass EO was extracted from dry leaves of lemongrass by microwave-assisted steam distillation. The chemical composition of the lemongrass EO was determined using a gas chromatograph coupled to a mass spectrometer. The refractive index and specific gravity of the EO were also determined. Bread was prepared and baked to reach two water activity levels, 0.86 or 0.94, and then 10 μL of P. expansum spore (106 spores per mL) suspension was inoculated on the bread surface. Concentrations of lemongrass EO were tested from 125 to 4,000 μL/Lair, whereas mold radial growth was measured for 21 days. For sensory evaluation, breads were treated with lemongrass EO vapor at 0, 500, or 1,000 μL/Lair for 48 h and tested by 25 untrained panelists. The EO yield was 1.8%, with similar physical properties to those reported previously. Thirteen compounds were the main components in the EO, with citral being the major compound. P. expansum was inhibited for 21 days at 20°C with 750 μL of EO/Lair, and its inhibition increased with increasing concentrations of EO. Sensory acceptance of bread exposed to vapor concentrations of 500 or 1,000 μL of EO/Lair or without EO was favorable; similar and no significant differences (P > 0.05) were observed among them.

scholarly journals Identifikasi komponen dan Uji Potensi Anti Jamur Minyak Atsiri Serai Dapur (Cympobogon citratus) Terhadap Jamur Penghasil Aflatoksin

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-80
Author(s):  
Rini Yanti ◽  
Hermina Nurdiawati ◽  
Muhammad N Cahyanto ◽  
Yudi Pranoto
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Aspergillus Flavus ◽  
Fungal Growth ◽  
Food Spoilage ◽  
Cymbopogon Citratus ◽  
Lemongrass Oil ◽  
Food Spoilage Fungi ◽  
Spoilage Fungi ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Lemongrass Essential Oil

Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus are food spoilage fungi and produce aflatoxin that causes serious food safety problems. The antifungal agent is needed to control these fungi. This study aimed to determine the component of lemongrass essential oil and to test the oil’s ability to inhibit the growth of A. flavus and A. parasiticus. Five variations in the concentration of lemongrass oil were tested separately on A. flavus and A. parasiticus and, fungal growth was observed for 7 days. The results of the identification of the essential oil components using GC-MS showed that lemongrass essential oil has the main components of citral (53.77%) and z-citral (34.05%). Lemongrass essential oil with various concentrations (0.01%; 0.02%; 0.04% and 0.08%) showed the ability to inhibit the growth of A. flavus and A. parasiticus and the concentration of 0.08% indicated that lemongrass oil could inhibit the growth of both fungi for 100% during 7 days of observation. Keywords: antifungal, aflatoxin, citral, essential oil, lemongrass oil   ABSTRAK Aspergillus flavus dan A. parasiticus merupakan jamur yang banyak ditemukan mengkontaminasi pangan. Kedua jamur tersebut menghasilkan aflatoksin, yang berbahaya bagi kesehatan manusia, sehingga diperlukan anti-jamur untuk mengendalikan pertumbuhannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui komponen minyak atsri serai (Cymbopogon citratus) dan menguji kemampuan minyak tersebut sebagai penghambat pertumbuhan A. flavus dan A. parasiticus. Lima variasi konsentrasi minyak serai diujikan secara terpisah pada A. flavus dan A. parasiticus dan dilakukan pengamatan pertumbuhan jamur selama 7 hari. Hasil identifikasi komponen minyak atsiri menggunakan GC-MS menunjukkan bahwa minyak atsri serai memiliki komponen utama citral (53,77%) dan z-citral (34,05%). Minyak atsiri serai dengan berbagai konsentrasi (0,01%; 0,02%; 0,04% dan 0,08%) menunjukkan kemampuan menghambat pertumbuhan A. flavus dan A. parasiticus dan konsentrasi 0,08 % menunjukkan bahwa minyak serai mampu menghambat pertumbuhan kedua jamur sebesar 100 % selama 7 hari pengamatan Kata kunci: antijamur, aflatoksin, minyak atsiri, minyak serai, sitral

scholarly journals Microencapsulation of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Essential Oil Via Spray Drying: Effects of Feed Emulsion Parameters

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Phu Thuong Nhan ◽  
Vo Tan Thanh ◽  
Mai Huynh Cang ◽  
Tri Duc Lam ◽  
Nguyen Cam Huong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Spray Drying ◽  
Gum Arabic ◽  
Core Material ◽  
Wall Material ◽  
Cymbopogon Citratus ◽  
Encapsulation Process ◽  
Wall Materials ◽  
Lemongrass Essential Oil

The purpose of this study was to attempt the encapsulation of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) essential oil utilizing spray drying technique. An array of process parameters including concentration of wall (15–30%), type of wall materials (maltodextrin, maltodextrin and gum Arabic mixture), and concentration of essential oil (0.5–2.0%) were thoroughly investigated. The results show that the use of sole maltodextrin as encapsulant gave microcapsules characteristics comparable to that of powder produced using maltodextrin and gum Arabic mixture. The encapsulation process that was performed with maltodextrin at the concentration of 30% as wall material and lemongrass essential oil at the concentration of 1.5% as core material showed highest drying yield (84.49%), microencapsulation yield (89.31%) and microencapsulation efficiency (84.75%). Encapsulated essential oils retained most of their major constituents in comparison with the bare essential oils without any significant compromise in product quality.

scholarly journals Antifungal Activity and Chemical Constituents of the Essential Oil from Leaves of Nectandra longifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Nees.

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-73
Author(s):  
Daniel Plazas-Jiménez ◽  
Victor Enrique Macias-Villamizar ◽  
Ericsson Coy-Barrera
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Growth Inhibition ◽  
Mycelial Growth ◽  
Steam Distillation ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Available Information ◽  
Dose Dependent

“Yellow moena” (Nectandra longifolia: Lauraceae) is a fragrant leaves-possessing plant commonly used for timber purposes. Nevertheless, so far, there is not available information about its chemical composition. Thus, in the present work is described the components of the essential oil from N. longifolia leaves. The oil was extracted by steam distillation and analyzed by GC/FID  and GC/MS. Twenty eight compounds were therefore identified. The main components were found to be terpinen-4-ol (53.1%), α-terpinene (6.8%), α-phellandrene (4.5%), and β-pinene (3.8%). The chemical composition of essential oil from N. longifolia leaves was consequently in agreement to that of several neotropical Lauraceae plants. In addition, the oil exhibited good antifungal activity against F. oxysporum through dose-dependent mycelial growth inhibition (using amended media and fumigant assays).

Preparation and Characterization of Naturally Scented Candles Using the Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Essential Oil

2020 ◽  
Vol 977 ◽  
pp. 212-217
Author(s):  
Hoang Danh Pham ◽  
Tri Nhut Pham ◽  
Do Thi Kim Nga ◽  
Ngan Thi Thu Nhung ◽  
Tri Duc Lam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Citric Acid ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cymbopogon Citratus ◽  
Natural Sources ◽  
The Common ◽  
Lemongrass Essential Oil

At present, there are many different forms of relaxation and aromatic candles are one of the common forms. Scented candles not only provide background lighting but also help promoting a feeling of wellness. This study attempts to produce scented candles from natural sources such as soy wax, beeswax, and natural essential oils to bring the most practical benefits to the users. The produced candle should be long lasting, low cost and causes no health effects. The composition of scented candles included 60% beeswax, 30% soy wax, 8% lemongrass essential oil, 1% citric acid, and 1% ethanol.

scholarly journals Cymbopogon citratus essential oil-induced ultrastructural & morphological changes in the midgut, cuticle & Haller’s organ of the tick Haemaphysalis longicornis (Acari: Ixodidae)

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (11) ◽  
pp. 2047-2062
Author(s):  
Desmond O. Agwunobi ◽  
Yuhong Hu ◽  
Zhijun Yu ◽  
Jingze Liu
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Immersion Test ◽  
Tick Control ◽  
Haemaphysalis Longicornis ◽  
Cymbopogon Citratus ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Cytoplasmic Vacuolization ◽  
Haller's Organ ◽  
Lemongrass Essential Oil

Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann is a widely distributed species known for its capacity to transmit pathogens of medical, public health, and veterinary importance. Due to the environmental contamination caused by synthetic acaricides, plant essential oils have emerged as a promising alternative to manage tick infestation. This study evaluated the ultrastructural and morphological changes induced by Cymbopogon citratus Stapf (lemongrass) essential oil on adult H. longicornis tick. The concentrations of lemongrass essential oil used for the treatment via the adult immersion test were from 10 to 40 mg/mL. The most significant alterations 24 h post-exposure include the proliferation of lysosomes, reduction in the number of the rough endoplasmic reticulum, disorganization of the microvilli, the disappearance of lipid droplets and hematin granules, and cytoplasmic vacuolization (midgut); a thinner endocuticle and epicuticle, the deletion of the subdivision’s demarcation of the procuticle, disfiguration of the lamellar arrangements of the exocuticle, and cytoplasmic vacuolization of the epithelial cells (integument); cracks on the sensilla sockets, the detachment of one or two sensilla in the anterior pit, and partial disfiguration of part of the slit’s edge (Haller’s organ). These results reflect the acaricidal properties of the essential oil and could be an alternative means of tick control.

scholarly journals Yield and Composition of the Essential oil of Tetradenia riparia (Hochst) Codd (Lamiaceae) Cultivated Under Different Shading Levels

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
L.L.N. ARAÚJO ◽  
H.C. MELO ◽  
J.R. PAULA ◽  
F.R.R. ALVES ◽  
T.A. PORTES
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Steam Distillation ◽  
Retention Indices ◽  
Direct Influence ◽  
Gas Chromatograph ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Full Sunlight ◽  
Main Component

ABSTRACT: Light has direct influence on growth and development by altering the morphophysiology of the plant and the content and composition of secondary metabolites. The present study aimed to evaluate the yield and composition of the essential oil of Tetradenia riparia cultivated under different shading levels. Plants were propagated by cuttings and cultivated either under full sunlight and in environment completely covered by black polyethylene sheeting to obtain shading levels of 30%, 50%, and 80%. Plants were grown under experimental conditions for 150 days. The essential oil was extracted from fresh leaves in triplicate for each treatment through steam distillation with a modified Clevenger apparatus. The components of the essential oil were identified using a gas chromatograph coupled with a mass spectrometer (GC/MS), and compared to retention indices and authentic mass. The largest yields of essential oil came from plants cultivated under 30% and 50% shading, followed by plants cultiveted under full sunlight and under 80% shading. The main component found was the sesquiterpene hydrocarbon 14-hydroxy-9-epi-(E)-caryophyllene. Some components, such as verbenone, were only found in the treatment under full sunlight, while numerous others were exclusive to the different shading treatments. The yield and chemical composition of the essential oil of T. riparia is influenced by the level of shading.

scholarly journals Response of Aspergillus niger Inoculated on Tomatoes Exposed to Vapor Phase Mustard Essential Oil for Short or Long Periods and Sensory Evaluation of Treated Tomatoes

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Elena Aguilar-González ◽  
Enrique Palou ◽  
Aurelio López-Malo
Keyword(s):  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Vapor Phase ◽  
Petri Dish ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Mustard Essential Oil

The inhibitory effect of mustard essential oil (EO) in vapor phase against Aspergillus niger was evaluated in vitro and in vivo (in tomatoes). Mold response in tomatoes exposed for short or long periods to selected concentrations of mustard EO was also evaluated. Furthermore, a sensory evaluation was also performed among treated tomatoes and compared with nontreated ones. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for the studied EO was determined by the inverted Petri dish method. MIC for the in vitro and in vivo tests for mustard EO was of 3.08 μL/Lair. In vitro and in vivo results demonstrate the effectiveness of vapors of mustard EO against A. niger. The studied EO contains highly volatile organic compounds with strong inhibitory effects, even when applied for short periods, and can consequently be considered a good alternative to traditional synthetic antimicrobials without detriment of selected sensory attributes.

scholarly journals Chemical composition and insecticidal activity of Cymbopogon citratus essential oil from Cuba and Brazil against housefly

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeneida Teixeira Pinto ◽  
Félix Fernández Sánchez ◽  
Arith Ramos dos Santos ◽  
Ana Claudia Fernandes Amaral ◽  
José Luiz Pinto Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
Cymbopogon Citratus ◽  
Newly Hatched Larvae ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Dose Dependent

Essential oil of Cymbopogon citratus collected from Brazil and Cuba was tested to a chemical characterization and then was tested on the post-embryonic development of Musca domestica. The chemical composition analysis by GC-MS of the oils from Brazil/Cuba allowed the identification of 13 and 12 major constituents respectively; nine of them common to both. In the both oils, the main components were the isomers geranial and neral, which together form the compound citral. This corresponds to a total of 97.92%/Brazil and 97.69%/Cuba of the compounds identified. The monoterpene myrcene, observed only in the sample of Cuba, presented a large relative abundance (6.52%). The essential oil of C. citratus (Brazil/Cuba) was dissolved in DMSO and tested at concentrations of 5, 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100% and citral was prepared by mixing 16.8 mg with 960 µL DMSO. Both essential oils and monoterpene citral were applied topically to newly-hatched larvae (1µL/larva). The results showed a lethal concentration (LC50) of 4.25 and 3.24% for the Brazilian and Cuban essential oils, respectively. Mortalities of larval and newly-hatched larvae to adult periods were dose-dependent for the two both oils as for monoterpene citral, reaching 90%. Both essential oils and citral caused morphological changes in adult specimens.

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