Effect of Microencapsulation on Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Properties of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) Essential Oil

Research background. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) essential oil exhibits antimicrobial and antioxidant properties due to the presence of α-citral and β-citral. Essential oils are susceptible to volatilization and oxidation when applied to food matrices. Therefore, a barrier is needed to protect...

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Main Authors: Anely Maciel de Melo, Rafaela Cristina Turola Barbi, Francisco Lucas Chaves Almeida, Weysser Felipe Cândido de Souza, Atacy Maciel de Melo Cavalcante, Hugo Junior Barboza de Souza, Diego Alvarenga Botrel, Soraia Vilela Borges, Roberto Germano Costa, Max Rocha Quirino, Solange de Sousa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Zagreb Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology 2022-01-01
Series:Food Technology and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/412095