Jieyu Gao, Wu Song, Xiaofeng Tang, Yongsheng Liu, Min Miao
Postharvest rot, caused by Penicillium expansum , in tomatoes poses significant economic and health risks. Traditional control methods, such as the use of fungicides, raise concerns about pathogen resistance, food safety, and environmental impact. In search of sustainable alternatives, plant secondary metabolites, particularly phenolic compounds and their derivatives, have emerged as promising natural antimicrobials. Among these, feruloyl glyceride (FG), a water-soluble derivative of ferulic acid, stands out due to its antioxidant properties, antibacterial properties, and improved solubility...
April 10, 2024: Foods (Basel, Switzerland)