Nanoemulsions for natural antimicrobial food preservation
Innovative nanoemulsions encapsulating oregano essential oil and turmeric extract offer natural antimicrobial protection for food products, replacing artificial preservatives with enhanced solubility, stability, and bioavailability.
Overview
This cutting-edge solution involves the development of nanoemulsions incorporating oregano essential oil and turmeric extract, both known for their potent antimicrobial properties. The main advantage of these nanoemulsions is their ability to enhance the solubility, stability, and bioavailability of the active compounds, making them effective natural preservatives for food products. By replacing artificial preservatives, these nanoemulsions address the growing demand for natural food preservation methods.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Encapsulation of oregano essential oil and turmeric extract in oil-in-water nanoemulsions.
- Utilization of both conventional and natural emulsifiers for enhanced stability.
- Proven antifungal activity against common food spoilage microorganisms, including Zygosaccharomyces bailii.
- Improved solubility and stability of encapsulated compounds under various thermal, pH, and storage conditions.
- Process scale-up capabilities for industrial adaptation.
Technology readiness level
This technology is currently at TRL 4, indicating that it has been validated in laboratory settings. Future development plans include further validation under different conditions, incorporation into food products, and process scale-up to ensure readiness for industrial application.
About Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is a comprehensive public university and one of the largest in Greece, combining scale with a strong research mission. Industry engages through co-located engineering and medical campuses, shared labs and prototyping facilities, and clinical access enabled by affiliated university hospitals. The university is embedded in Thessaloniki’s innovation ecosystem, collaborating with nearby national research centers and technology parks and benefiting from logistics links through the port to Southeast Europe. Research is supported by competitive European and national programs, including Horizon Europe. A dedicated technology transfer office provides IP support, licensing pathways, and startup services for corporate collaboration.
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