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09/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Summer savory essential oil can be used to extend the shelf life of food products
Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) is a highly aromatic herb that, like many in the mint (Lamiaceae) family, is used as a culinary ingredient. A cousin of winter savory, summer savory is described as having a hot, peppery flavor with notes of marjoram, mint and thyme. This spicy herb is an excellent seasoning. It can be […]
09/14/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Antimicrobial activity of major active compounds of Litsea cubeba essential oils
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich in Germany examined the chemical composition of Litsea cubeba (may chang) essential oil and the biological activities of its active constituents. Their review was published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. Two chemotypes of L. cubeba essential oil exists, one dominated by citral and limonene and the other by citronellal. L. […]
09/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluating the antioxidant activity of Satureja hortensis essential oil for food applications
Algerian researchers investigated the potential of Satureja hortensis (summer savory) essential oil to extend the shelf life of liquid egg products. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. The researchers used gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to characterize S. hortensis essential oil extracted by hydrodistillation. They found that it contained carvacrol (54.2 […]
05/28/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can essential oils prolong the shelf life of bread?
Essential oils are commonly used for aromatherapy and pain relief, but due to their wealth of active components, they can also be used for other things. Studies reveal that essential oils are also potent food preservatives. Researchers from Ghent University in Belgium further explored their potential, particularly in the preservation of bread from fungal spoilage. Their review, which […]
05/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Could galangal be the next functional superfood?
Kaempferia galanga, also known as aromatic ginger or galangal, is a highly valued medicinal plant that is also cultivated as a spice in some tropical countries, such as India and Malaysia. K. galanga belongs to the ginger family Zingiberaceae and is one of the most important plants in the industry due to its many applications. Recently, researchers […]
04/29/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Essential oils could be used as a natural preservative for bread
A review focused on the recent advances in the in vitro application of essential oils in systems and in reducing fungal spoilage in bread. The paper was written by researchers from Ghent University in Belgium and it was published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. Several studies have been done demonstrating the potential of essential oils as antifungal food preservatives. Despite […]
01/28/2019
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By Mary Miller
The Swiss Army knife of plants — why sea buckthorn oil is such a powerful remedy
Sea buckthorn has been touted as the “Swiss Army knife of plants” for its diverse and multi-faceted range of applications. It can be used for the protection against and treatment for a number of different ailments and health conditions. Most of its medicinal properties come from the oil which is extracted from the berries, leaves, and […]
09/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Ginger essential oil can prevent cheese from getting infected with E.coli
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is prized around the world for its uses and benefits both in food and medicine. A study made by researchers at Ege University in Turkey revealed that dipping certain cheeses in a coating made from the essential oil of the plant can prolong shelf life. Their findings, which appeared in CyTA – Journal of […]
08/30/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Bright green coriander contains an array of medicinal oils with proven health benefits
Coriander and cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is a bright green herb that originated in the eastern Mediterranean region and western Asia. Usually grown worldwide for its aromatic leaves and seeds, studies have determined that coriander also offers various health benefits. The health benefits and uses of coriander Coriander seeds have various types of volatile oils with confirmed health benefits. […]
08/26/2018
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By Janine Acero
Spearmint’s antibacterial properties prove useful against food-borne pathogens
A study published in the Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology found that spearmint (Mentha spicata) leaves and infusion contained antibacterial activity, as well as its essential oil, which was noted to be especially potent against food-borne pathogenic bacteria associated with outbreaks. The plant genus Mentha, which comprises of 25 to 30 different species, is known for its […]
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