Plant extracts as potential bioactive food additives

Beatriz Nunes Silva; Vasco Cadavez; Cristina Caleja; Eliana Pereira; Ricardo C. Calhelha; José Pinela; Marina Kóstic; Marina Soković; José António Teixeira; Lillian Barros; Ursula Gonzales-Barron

doi:10.3390/Foods2021-11010

Plant extracts as potential bioactive food additives

Beatriz Nunes Silva, Vasco Cadavez, Cristina Caleja, Eliana Pereira, Ricardo C. Calhelha, José Pinela, Marina Kóstic, Marina Soković, José António Teixeira, Lillian Barros, Ursula Gonzales-Barron^*

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Abstract

Plant extracts have been proposed as antimicrobial agents and health-promoters to be included in a variety of food products. In this sense, this work aimed to evaluate the bioactivities of infusions, decoctions and hydroethanolic extracts of six aromatic plants, namely, basil, lemon balm, lavender, sage, spearmint, and tarragon. The novelty of this study is related to the recent trend to replace chemical additives with more natural, plant-based ones, to meet consumers’ demands. The results highlighted the antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects of several of these extracts, thus emphasising their capability to prevent food spoilage and promote health benefits. In this sense, our research revealed the potential of some plant extracts as potential food additives.

Original language	English
Article number	116
Number of pages	6
Journal	Biology and Life Sciences Forum
Volume	6
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/Foods2021-11010
Publication status	Published - 14 Oct 2021
Externally published	Yes
Event	2nd International Electronic Conference on Foods: Future Foods and Food Technologies for a Sustainable World - Online Duration: 15 Oct 2021 → 30 Oct 2021

Keywords

Antioxidants
Antimicrobials
Preservatives
Anti-inflammatory

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Plant extracts as potential bioactive food additives

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