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Review
. 2024 Jul 11;13(14):2197.
doi: 10.3390/foods13142197.

Microencapsulation to Harness the Antimicrobial Potential of Essential Oils and Their Applicability in Dairy Products: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature

Handray Fernandes de Souza  1 , Fabio Ribeiro Dos Santos  2 , Jeferson Silva Cunha  2 , Flaviana Coelho Pacheco  2 , Ana Flávia Coelho Pacheco  3 , Maria Eduarda Marques Soutelino  4 , Caio Cesar Nemer Martins  5 , Irene Andressa  2 , Ramon da Silva Rocha  1 , Adriano Gomes da Cruz  6 , Paulo Henrique Costa Paiva  3 , Igor Viana Brandi  7 , Eliana Setsuko Kamimura  1
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Review

Microencapsulation to Harness the Antimicrobial Potential of Essential Oils and Their Applicability in Dairy Products: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature

Handray Fernandes de Souza et al. Foods. .

Abstract

This literature review explores cutting-edge microencapsulation techniques designed to enhance the antimicrobial efficacy of essential oils in dairy products. As consumer demand for natural preservatives rises, understanding the latest advancements in microencapsulation becomes crucial for improving the shelf life and safety of these products. The bibliometric analysis utilized in this review highlighted a large number of documents published on this topic in relation to the following keywords: essential oils, AND antimicrobials, AND dairy products, OR microencapsulation. The documents published in the last 11 years, between 2013 and 2023, showed a diversity of authors and countries researching this topic and the keywords commonly used. However, in the literature consulted, no study was identified that was based on bibliometric analysis and that critically evaluated the microencapsulation of essential oils and their antimicrobial potential in dairy products. This review synthesizes findings from diverse studies, shedding light on the various encapsulation methods employed and their impact on preserving the quality of dairy goods. Additionally, it discusses the potential applications and challenges associated with implementation in the dairy industry. This comprehensive analysis aims to provide valuable insights for researchers, food scientists, and industry professionals seeking to optimize the use of essential oils with antimicrobial properties in dairy formulations.

Keywords: dairy industry; food; natural preservatives.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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Number and type of documents published between 2013 and 2023 in the Scopus database.
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Bibliographic coupling in relation to the authors of most cited documents, considering the bibliometric analysis between the years 2013 to 2023, in the Scopus database.
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Bibliographic coupling in relation to the countries with the most published documents (A) and citations (B), considering the bibliometric analysis between the years 2013 to 2023, in the Scopus database.
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Co-occurrence for all keywords, considering the bibliometric analysis between the years 2013 and 2023, in the Scopus database.
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Mechanism of action of essential oils (EOs) on bacteria.
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