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Mădălina Lorena Medeleanu1, Anca Corina Fărcaș1, Cristina Coman1
1Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Calea Mănăștur 3-5, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Food Chemistry: X
|December 25, 2023
Summary
Citrus essential oil nano-emulsions enhance antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antimutagenic properties, overcoming limitations for broader food and cosmetic applications.
Area of Science:
- Food Science
- Nanotechnology
- Natural Products Chemistry
Background:
- Citrus essential oils possess valuable bioactive properties but face application challenges due to instability and volatility.
- Current limitations hinder the widespread use of citrus essential oils in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antimutagenic effects of citrus essential oil nano-emulsions.
- To explore the mechanisms of action and potential applications of these nano-emulsified oils.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on nano-emulsion systems incorporating citrus essential oils.
- Analysis of studies detailing the bioactivity and stability of nano-encapsulated citrus essential oils.
Main Results:
- Nano-emulsification protects citrus essential oils from degradation, enhancing their functional properties.
- Citrus essential oil nano-emulsions demonstrate significant antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antimutagenic activities.
Conclusions:
- Nano-emulsification is a promising strategy to overcome the limitations of citrus essential oils.
- These enhanced nano-emulsions hold significant potential for applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
