Preparation and Efficacy of Microemulsion Carvacrol-Based Fruit and Vegetable Cleaner and Its Application on Cherry Tomatoes
Carvacrol, a natural plant compound with antibacterial, antioxidant, and various biological activities, serves as the basis for developing a micro-emulsion fruit and vegetable cleaner. The study found that carvacrol demonstrated a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) ranging between 0.25 and 0.5 m...
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| description | Carvacrol, a natural plant compound with antibacterial, antioxidant, and various biological activities, serves as the basis for developing a micro-emulsion fruit and vegetable cleaner. The study found that carvacrol demonstrated a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) ranging between 0.25 and 0.5 mg/mL against four foodborne pathogenic bacteria and three spoilage fungi. The formulated cleaner, containing 67 mg/mL of carvacrol, demonstrated superior characteristics (a particle size of 228 nm, an absolute zeta potential of 21.4 mv, and a stability coefficient of 91.2%). Remarkably, the cleaner remained stable when stored at room temperature for at least 3 months. Its efficacy against pesticides ranged from 76% to 91%. The cleaning effectively inhibited microbial colonies and the decay rate of cherry tomatoes during storage at 4 °C. Furthermore, the cleaning treatment was found to minimize changes in color and hardness. Overall, this study provides evidence that a fruit and vegetable cleaner based on carvacrol enhances the safety of the food industry effectively. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9a238099f76a4cfea6a5d88cfd58b7d52025-01-24T13:32:39ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-01-0114215210.3390/foods14020152Preparation and Efficacy of Microemulsion Carvacrol-Based Fruit and Vegetable Cleaner and Its Application on Cherry TomatoesYanshuo Wang0Dianjun Sun1Yinghan Zhang2Yichong Zhou3Ruyi Jin4Xiaoli Peng5Jian Li6China Food Flavor and Nutrition Health Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, ChinaChina Food Flavor and Nutrition Health Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, ChinaChina Food Flavor and Nutrition Health Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, ChinaCarvacrol, a natural plant compound with antibacterial, antioxidant, and various biological activities, serves as the basis for developing a micro-emulsion fruit and vegetable cleaner. The study found that carvacrol demonstrated a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) ranging between 0.25 and 0.5 mg/mL against four foodborne pathogenic bacteria and three spoilage fungi. The formulated cleaner, containing 67 mg/mL of carvacrol, demonstrated superior characteristics (a particle size of 228 nm, an absolute zeta potential of 21.4 mv, and a stability coefficient of 91.2%). Remarkably, the cleaner remained stable when stored at room temperature for at least 3 months. Its efficacy against pesticides ranged from 76% to 91%. The cleaning effectively inhibited microbial colonies and the decay rate of cherry tomatoes during storage at 4 °C. Furthermore, the cleaning treatment was found to minimize changes in color and hardness. Overall, this study provides evidence that a fruit and vegetable cleaner based on carvacrol enhances the safety of the food industry effectively.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/2/152carvacrolfruit and vegetable cleanerantimicrobialpesticidecherry tomatoes |
| spellingShingle | Yanshuo Wang Dianjun Sun Yinghan Zhang Yichong Zhou Ruyi Jin Xiaoli Peng Jian Li Preparation and Efficacy of Microemulsion Carvacrol-Based Fruit and Vegetable Cleaner and Its Application on Cherry Tomatoes Foods carvacrol fruit and vegetable cleaner antimicrobial pesticide cherry tomatoes |
| title | Preparation and Efficacy of Microemulsion Carvacrol-Based Fruit and Vegetable Cleaner and Its Application on Cherry Tomatoes |
| title_full | Preparation and Efficacy of Microemulsion Carvacrol-Based Fruit and Vegetable Cleaner and Its Application on Cherry Tomatoes |
| title_fullStr | Preparation and Efficacy of Microemulsion Carvacrol-Based Fruit and Vegetable Cleaner and Its Application on Cherry Tomatoes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Preparation and Efficacy of Microemulsion Carvacrol-Based Fruit and Vegetable Cleaner and Its Application on Cherry Tomatoes |
| title_short | Preparation and Efficacy of Microemulsion Carvacrol-Based Fruit and Vegetable Cleaner and Its Application on Cherry Tomatoes |
| title_sort | preparation and efficacy of microemulsion carvacrol based fruit and vegetable cleaner and its application on cherry tomatoes |
| topic | carvacrol fruit and vegetable cleaner antimicrobial pesticide cherry tomatoes |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/2/152 |
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