Application of Bioactive Cotton Packages for Packaging and Storage of Grains Using Aromatic Components
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: In recent years, Studies into the utility of essential oils and their components in the preservation of food commodities in order to enhance shelf-life has been successfully carried out. These essential oils and their components (Carvacrol, Eugenol and Cinnamaldehyde) can be used as antimicrobials and food preservative agents is of concern because of several reported side effects of synthetic oils. Due to the ability of essential oil constituents to antimicrobial potential it could be used to as a food preservative for grains, cereals, vegetables and fruits. The aim of the treatments were carried out on the treated cotton packaging to maximize the benefit from its antimicrobial activity to extend grain Storage periods. The cotton fabrics treated in three steps: Carboxymethylation of cotton fabric (CMC) Cationization of cotton fabric 3-Treatment of the fabrics by reactive-cyclodextrine (RCD). Modified and unmodified cotton fabrics were treated with antibacterial agent by dipping them at room temperature for 2 hours under stirring in dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) solution containing 200, 250, 250ppm of euganol, carvacrol and cinnamaldehyde respectively the samples were then roll-squeezed at pick up 100% and dried at room temperature. all treated and untreated fabrics were treated against antimicrobial tests. The types of cotton fabric composite treated by Cinnamaldehyde highest impact on reducing microbial preparation during storage period followed by cotton fabric composite treated by Carvacrol followed by cotton fabric composite treated by Eugenol which is less impactful to reduce microbial count during the storage period.
Authors: Refaie R, Zaghloul S, Elbisi MK, Hamdy A Shaaban
Institution: National Research Centre
Language: English
Subfield: Food Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413956732