Carvacrol Encapsulation in Chia Mucilage Nanocapsules Enhances Antimicrobial Activity Against <i>Escherichia coli</i> and Preserves Antioxidant Properties in Milk

Carvacrol (CAR) has antimicrobial and antioxidant activity and potential as a food additive, but its intense aroma and high volatility limit its use in foods. Nanoencapsulation has been proposed as a strategy to overcome these limitations. This study evaluated the antioxidant and antimicrobial perfo...

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Main Authors:	Thaís Benincá, Luana Schmidt, Fabíola Ayres Cacciatore, Isadora Altmann Peixoto, Ana Carolina Silveira da Silva, Alina Scherer Pires, Rafaela Diogo Silveira, Juliane Elisa Welke, Patrícia da Silva Malheiros, Paula Rossini Augusti
Format:	Artigo
Language:	Inglês
Published:	MDPI AG 2026-04-01
Series:	Foods
Subjects:	carvacrol nanoencapsulation antimicrobial activity antioxidant activity milk
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/15/7/1196
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