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Plant extracts as potential bioactive food additives

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Resumo:Plant extracts have been proposed as antimicrobial agents and health-promoters to be included in a variety of food products. In this sense, this work aimed to evaluate the bioactivities of infusions, decoctions and hydroethanolic extracts of six aromatic plants, namely, basil, lemon balm, lavender, sage, spearmint, and tarragon. The novelty of this study is related to the recent trend to replace chemical additives with more natural, plant-based ones, to meet consumers’ demands. The results highlighted the antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects of several of these extracts, thus emphasising their capability to prevent food spoilage and promote health benefits. In this sense, our research revealed the potential of some plant extracts as potential food additives.
Autores principais:Silva, Beatriz Nunes
Outros Autores:Cadavez, Vasco; Caleja, Cristina; Pereira, Eliana; Calhelha, Ricardo C.; Pinela, José; Kostić, Marina; Soković, Marina; Teixeira, José António; Barros, Lillian; Gonzales-Barron, Ursula
Assunto:Antioxidants Antimicrobials Preservatives Anti-inflammatory Research Subject Categories::TECHNOLOGY::Chemical engineering::Food technology
Ano:2021
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:comunicação em conferência
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Biblioteca Digital do IPB

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