Studies of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Food Bioactive Compounds
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (5 August 2024) | Viewed by 10918
Special Issue Editors
Interests: toxicity studies; biomarkers; heavy metal toxicity; oxidative stress biomarkers; reactive oxygen species; antioxidant activity; lipid peroxidation; free radicals; free radical scavengers; anthocyanins
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Interests: food chemistry; biochemistry; bioactive compounds
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Currently, the use of synthetic preservatives has been one of the main strategies of the food industry to prevent food deterioration caused by chemical, physical or microbial agents. However, there is an increasingly negative perception of consumers regarding these chemical additives, besides the growing concern for the consumption of foods that may contribute to the promotion of health. In this context, there is an eminent need for the development of more effective food preservation strategies that can also contribute to additional beneficial effects on human health. The extraction and evaluation of the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of food bioactive compounds is an emerging strategy in the search for the replacement of chemical preservatives and for the development of nutraceutical and functional foods. Additionally, there are concerns with regards ensuring the safety of these products for human consumption. Therefore, the use of solvents and techniques that prioritize obtaining biosustainable, biocompatible products with high potential for application for food and pharmacological purposes should be encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Greicy Michelle Marafiga Conterato
Prof. Dr. Cristiane Casagrande Denardin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- food bioactive compounds
- antimicrobial
- antioxidant
- foods
- preservatives
- health promotion
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