Potential of Incorporation of Antimicrobial Plant Phenolics Into Polyolefin-Based Food Contact Materials to Produce Active Packaging by Melt-Blending: Proof of Concept With Isobutyl-4-Hydroxybenzoate
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DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2019.00148
Abstract: There is an increasing interest for active food packaging incorporated with natural antimicrobial agents rather than synthetic preservatives. However, most of plastics for direct contact with food are made of polyolefins, usually processed by extrusion,… read more here.
Keywords: plant phenolics; packaging; contact; melt blending ... See more keywords
Plant Phenolics: Bioavailability as a Key Determinant of Their Potential Health-Promoting Applications
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DOI: 10.3390/antiox9121263
Abstract: Phenolic compounds are secondary metabolites widely spread throughout the plant kingdom that can be categorized as flavonoids and non-flavonoids. Interest in phenolic compounds has dramatically increased during the last decade due to their biological effects… read more here.
Keywords: phenolics bioavailability; bioavailability; plant phenolics; phenolic compounds ... See more keywords