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7F: Technology Management Virtual location: VIRTUAL: Agora Meetings | |
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5:25pm - 5:30pm
Review of Essential Oil Nanoemulsions and Their Application for Fruit Preservation 1: Grupo de Investigación Materiales para la Innovación Tecnológica (GI MATINTEC), Facultad de Química e Ingeniería Química (FQIQ) - Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) - Lima, Perú; 2: Grupo de investigación en alimentos, Facultad de Ingeniería Química y Textil. GIA-FIQT - Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería,Perú The study reviews the use of essential oil (EO) nanoemulsions (NEs) as an innovative and sustainable alternative for the postharvest preservation of fruits. It starts from the problem ofthe high perishability of fruits and the limitations of synthetic preservatives, as well as issues related to food waste. EOs, due to their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, are promising; however, their direct application is limited by volatility and low solubility. Nanoencapsulation in the form of NEs improves the stability, controlled release, and efficacy of EOs, allowing their incorporation into biodegradable edible coatings. The work compiles and compares recent studies on different essential oils and polymeric matrices, showing that these coatings extend shelf life, maintain quality, and reduce the incidence of postharvest diseases in fruits such as apples, papayas, and strawberries. In addition, information gaps are identified, such as the lack of long-term toxicological studies, formulation optimization, scalability to a sustainable industrial process, and consumer acceptance. The study concludes that EO NEs represent a promising and sustainable alternative, but further research is required for their safe and effective industrial application | |