Chitosan and mint mixture: A new preservative for meat and meat products

Antioxidant and antimicrobial effect of some natural plant extracts added to lamb patties during storage

“…Meat is prone to both microbial and oxidative spoilage and therefore it is important to use a preservative with both antioxidant and antimicrobial properties (Kanatt et al, 2008). The growing concern about the safety of foods has led to the development of natural antimicrobials to control food-borne pathogen (Nevas et al, 2004).…”

Effect of essential oils incorporated into an alginate-based edible coating on fresh-cut apple quality during storage

“…Chitosan and oil coating has become a promising alternative treatment to maintain quality of food products because the antimicrobial and anti-oxidative effect of chitosan was greatly enhanced by the addition of essential oils (EOs) (Kanatt et al, 2008).…”

Productivity, Oil Content, and Composition of Two Spearmint Species in Mississippi

“…Spearmint essential oils are used in the food and pharmaceutical industries and are found in various consumer products including chewing gum, toothpaste, mouthwashes, as well as in pharmaceuticals, confectionary, and aromatherapy (Mint Industry Research Council, 2009). Both whole essential oils and individual essential oil constituents such as (-)-carvone have antimicrobial properties (Aggarwal et al, 2002;de Carvalho and Da Fonseca, 2006;Chao et al, 2000;Kanatt et al, 2008;Rafi i and Shahverdi, 2007;Rasooli et al, 2009;Sivropoulou et al, 1995;Sokovic et al, 2009).Th e midwestern and northwestern United States are considered ideal for spearmint production (USDA-NASS, 2009). In 2008, the United States produced 1.09 million kg of spearmint oil, and the average essential oil yields for the same year were 132 kg/ha (USDA-NASS, 2009).…”