Journal
FOODS
Volume 11, Issue 12, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/foods11121763
Keywords
metabolites; active packaging; microorganisms
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- Regional Government of O'Higgings (GORE), Chile, through the Innovation Funds for Regional Competitiveness (FIC) grant [IDI 40008893-0]
- Regional Council (CORE), Chile, through the Innovation Funds for Regional Competitiveness (FIC) grant [IDI 40008893-0]
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Food contamination can cause food spoilage and changes in sensory properties. Pathogenic microorganisms in food can lead to serious health problems. Native plants in Chile have antimicrobial properties that can be used in designing new strategies for food pathogen control. Further research is needed to explore their potential effects and applications in active films.
Food contamination with microorganisms is responsible for food spoilage, deterioration and change of organoleptic properties of foods. Besides, the growth of pathogenic microorganisms can provoke serious health problems if food is consumed. Innovative packaging, such as active packaging, is increasing rapidly in the food industry, especially in applying antimicrobials into delivery systems, such as sachets. Chile is a relevant hotspot for biodiversity conservation and a source of unique bio-resources with antimicrobial potential. In this review, fifteen native plants with antimicrobial properties are described. Their antimicrobial effects include an effect against human pathogens. Considering the emergence of antimicrobial resistance, searching for new antimicrobials to design new strategies for food pathogen control is necessary. Chilean flora is a promising source of antimicrobials to be used in active packaging. However, further studies are required to advance from laboratory tests of their antimicrobial effects to their possible effects and uses in active films.
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