Terpenes and terpenoids as main bioactive compounds of essential oils, their roles in human health and potential application as natural food preservatives

Essential oils (EOs) are volatile and concentrated liquids extracted from different parts of plants. Bioactive compounds found in EOs, especially terpenes and terpenoids possess a wide range of biological activities including anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiallergi...

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Main Authors: Ayu Masyita, Reka Mustika Sari, Ayun Dwi Astuti, Budiman Yasir, Nur Rahma Rumata, Talha Bin Emran, Firzan Nainu, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-03-01
Series:Food Chemistry: X
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157522000153