Carvacrol Microemulsion vs. Nanoemulsion as Novel Pork Minced Meat Active Coatings.

ABSTRACT: Carvacrol is well documented for its antibacterial and antioxidant effects. However, its high volatility has directed researchers toward nanoencapsulation technology according to bioeconomy and sustainability trends. This study examined and compared free carvacrol (FC), carvacrol microemulsion (MC), carvacrol microemulsion busted with chitosan (MMC), and carvacrol nanoemulsions (NC) as active coatings on extending minced pork meat shelf life at 4 ± 1 °C for 9 days, focusing on microbiological, physiochemical, and sensory characteristics. The research involved pre-characterizing droplet sizes, evaluating antioxidants, and determining antibacterial efficacy. The results demonstrated that NC with a 21 nm droplet size exhibited the highest antioxidant and antibacterial activity. All coatings s

SUBMITTER: Zaharioudakis K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10745327 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature