09/09/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Algerian researchers investigated the potential of Satureja hortensis (summer savory) essential oil to extend the shelf life of liquid egg products. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research.
Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that S. hortensis essential oil is a promising natural preservative that can extend the shelf life of liquid eff products, as well as maintain the quality of liquid whole eggs.
Journal Reference:
Djenane D, Aboudaou M, Ferhat MA, Ouelhadj A, Arino A. EFFECT OF THE AROMATISATION WITH SUMMER SAVORY (SATUREJA HORTENSIS L.) ESSENTIAL OIL ON THE OXIDATIVE AND MICROBIAL STABILITIES OF LIQUID WHOLE EGGS DURING STORAGE. Journal of Essential Oil Research. 03 May 2019;31(5):444–455. DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2019.1610516
Tagged Under: antioxidants, essential oils, food preservative, food science, Food storage, functional food, Herbs, microbial stability, natural preservatives, oxidative stability, research, summer savory
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