A study of the minimum inhibitory concentration and mode of action of oregano essential oil, thymol and carvacrol

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Panagiotis Skandamis · Agricultural University of Athens

Peter J. Coote · Unilever (United Kingdom)

George‐John E. Nychas · Agricultural University of Athens

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The knowledge of extent and mode of inhibition of specific compounds, which are present in plant extracts, may contribute to the successful application of such natural preservatives in foods, since certain combinations of carvacrol-thymol provide as high inhibition as oregano essential oil with a smaller flavour impact.

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Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity Insect Pest Control Strategies Piperaceae Chemical and Biological Studies

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Published in: Journal of Applied Microbiology

Volume 91, Issue 3, pp. 453-462

DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2672.2001.01428.x

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A study of the minimum inhibitory concentration and mode of action of oregano essential oil, thymol and carvacrol

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