In this research, the antifungal performance of lemongrass essential oils extracted from leaves and stems were tested against Malassezia furfur, the fungi responsible for pityriasis capitis (dandru…
In recent years, there has been a general trend towards replacing the use of chemical preservative by natural preservative derived from various plants in processed food. This research deals with th…
The main purpose of this research is to study the inhibitory activities of traditional herbal essential oils and their key constituents against a variety of food-spoilage- inducing bacterias and mo…
This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of Aloe vera gel when applied as edible food coating for fresh vegetables, specifically tomato and lettuce, with respect to the safety and quali…
The role of lemongrass stems, lemongrass leaves, and kaffir-lime essential oils as preserving additives in fruit juice and the extent to which essential oils concentration will influence the produc…
Soy yoghurt is known as health-enhancing food which boosts heart health and lowering one?s risk of cancer. However, sucrose is used as nutrient in soy milk fermentation which is not recommended for…
The antimicrobial properties of cubeb, kaffir lime leaf, citronella, ginger and cinnamon bark essential oils were evaluated in two types of contact tests (solid and vapor phase). The essential oils…
The aim of this research was to find an alternative to the chemical additives currently used in the bakery products namely calcium propionate. This research focused on the study of the capability o…
This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of natural edible coatings prepared from ascorbic acid, honey, chitosan, carrageenan and Aloe vera performed on fresh-cut fruits (pear and starf…
Yoghurt is often preserved by chemical preservatives, such as natamycin and potassium sorbate. In this new era, people tend to concern more about the side effect of chemical preservatives, therefor…