Use of encapsulated natural compounds as antimicrobial additives in food packaging: A brief review

ConclusionsThis review focuses on recent studies related to nanotechnology and the nano and microencapsulation of essential oils. This study provides valuable insight that may be useful for identifying trends in the commercialization of nanotechnological products or for identifying new research areas. The results published to date confirm that the encapsulation promotes the protection of active compounds, enabling industrial applications of active packaging.Graphical abstract
Source: Trends in Food Science and Technology - Category: Food Science Source Type: research