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Review
. 2023 Aug 23;12(17):3176.
doi: 10.3390/foods12173176.

Harnessing Natural Antioxidants for Enhancing Food Shelf Life: Exploring Sources and Applications in the Food Industry

Carmen Daniela Petcu  1 , Dana Tăpăloagă  1 , Oana Diana Mihai  1 , Raluca-Aniela Gheorghe-Irimia  1 , Carmen Negoiță  1 , Ioana Mădălina Georgescu  2 , Paul Rodian Tăpăloagă  3 , Cristin Borda  4 , Oana Mărgărita Ghimpețeanu  1
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Harnessing Natural Antioxidants for Enhancing Food Shelf Life: Exploring Sources and Applications in the Food Industry

Carmen Daniela Petcu et al. Foods. .

Abstract

Consumers are increasingly showing in maintaining a healthy dietary regimen, while food manufacturers are striving to develop products that possess an extended shelf-life to meet the demands of the market. Numerous studies have been conducted to identify natural sources that contribute to the preservation of perishable food derived from animals and plants, thereby prolonging its shelf life. Hence, the present study focuses on the identification of both natural sources of antioxidants and their applications in the development of novel food products, as well as their potential for enhancing product shelf-life. The origins of antioxidants in nature encompass a diverse range of products, including propolis, beebread, and extracts derived through various physical-chemical processes. Currently, there is a growing body of research being conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of natural antioxidants in the processing and preservation of various food products, including meat and meat products, milk and dairy products, bakery products, and bee products. The prioritization of discovering novel sources of natural antioxidants is a crucial concern for the meat, milk, and other food industries. Additionally, the development of effective methods for applying these natural antioxidants is a significant objective in the food industry.

Keywords: food industry; food preservation; natural antioxidants.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Main categories of natural antioxidants from aromatic herbs and spices. (Illustration made via Microsoft Word/SmartArt (version 2019).)
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Enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants present in milk (illustration made via www.BioRender.com (accessed on 10 August 2023)).
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