FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2017, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (15): 288-293.doi: 10.7506/spkx1002-6630-201715045

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A Review of Applications of Essential Oils in Preservation of Aquatic Products

MENG Yuxia, CUI Huijing, ZHAO Qiancheng, FENG Wenqian, MA Yongsheng   

  1. (1. College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; 2. Xinxing Cathay International Group Yili Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Science and Technology Development Co. Ltd., Yining 835000, China)
  • Online:2017-08-15 Published:2017-09-06

Abstract: Post-harvest losses and food safety issues caused by spoilage currently remain a restricting factor for the fishery processing industry in our country. Essential oils are volatile aroma compounds formed by aromatic plants as secondary metabolites. Essential oils possess proven antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, and are of tremendous interest as novel and promising natural preservatives for aquatic foods. This article offers a systematic review of the applications of essential oils in aquatic food preservation, including their effectiveness, impact on the flavor of aquatic products and safety for consumption.

Key words: plant essential oils, aquatic products, antimicrobial activity, preservation

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