The potential of hydrolates for use in the production of alfalfa micro sprouts: sanitizers and flavour enhancers
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Aćimović, MilicaSamardžić, Nataša
Šovljanski, Olja
Lončar, Biljana
Stanković Jeremić, Jovana
Pezo, Lato
Konstantinović, Bojan
Vasiljević, Sanja
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Sprouted seeds and microgreens are emerging as innovative specialty raw salad crops, valued for their health-promoting properties. However, the risk of foodborne illnesses associated with microbial contamination in microgreens underscores the need for effective sanitization in their production. This study explores using hydrolates, by-products of essential oil distillation from six plants, as natural sanitizers in alfalfa microgreen production. The research investigates their impact on seed germination, antimicrobial activity, and sensory attributes. Results revealed that oregano, fennel, lavender, and lemon catmint hydrolates decrease alfalfa seed germination, while peppermint and hop hydrolates have no significant impact. Peppermint and fennel hydrolates demonstrate notable efficacy in antimicrobial testing. Sensory analysis indicates differences in odour and flavour, with peppermint, oregano, and lavender receiving high scores. According to the results, peppermint hydrolate can be c...onsidered a favourable option for alfalfa micro sprout production, contributing to sustainable and organic approaches in urban agriculture and underlining the importance of natural sanitizers for food safety.
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alfalfa / essential oil by-products / microgreens / sprouted seeds / food safetySource:
Waste and Biomass Valorization, 2024Publisher:
- Springer Nature
Funding / projects:
- Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia, institutional funding - 200032 (Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad) (RS-MESTD-inst-2020-200032)
- Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia, institutional funding - 200051 (Institute of General and Physical Chemistry, Belgrade) (RS-MESTD-inst-2020-200051)
- Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia, institutional funding - 200134 (University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technology) (RS-MESTD-inst-2020-200134)
- Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia, institutional funding - 200026 (University of Belgrade, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy - IChTM) (RS-MESTD-inst-2020-200026)
DOI: 10.1007/s12649-024-02530-3
ISSN: 1877-265X
WoS: 00122681970000
Scopus: 2-s2.0-85193222963
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FiVeRTY - JOUR AU - Aćimović, Milica AU - Samardžić, Nataša AU - Šovljanski, Olja AU - Lončar, Biljana AU - Stanković Jeremić, Jovana AU - Pezo, Lato AU - Konstantinović, Bojan AU - Vasiljević, Sanja PY - 2024 UR - http://fiver.ifvcns.rs/handle/123456789/4646 AB - Sprouted seeds and microgreens are emerging as innovative specialty raw salad crops, valued for their health-promoting properties. However, the risk of foodborne illnesses associated with microbial contamination in microgreens underscores the need for effective sanitization in their production. This study explores using hydrolates, by-products of essential oil distillation from six plants, as natural sanitizers in alfalfa microgreen production. The research investigates their impact on seed germination, antimicrobial activity, and sensory attributes. Results revealed that oregano, fennel, lavender, and lemon catmint hydrolates decrease alfalfa seed germination, while peppermint and hop hydrolates have no significant impact. Peppermint and fennel hydrolates demonstrate notable efficacy in antimicrobial testing. Sensory analysis indicates differences in odour and flavour, with peppermint, oregano, and lavender receiving high scores. According to the results, peppermint hydrolate can be considered a favourable option for alfalfa micro sprout production, contributing to sustainable and organic approaches in urban agriculture and underlining the importance of natural sanitizers for food safety. PB - Springer Nature T2 - Waste and Biomass Valorization T1 - The potential of hydrolates for use in the production of alfalfa micro sprouts: sanitizers and flavour enhancers DO - 10.1007/s12649-024-02530-3 ER -
@article{ author = "Aćimović, Milica and Samardžić, Nataša and Šovljanski, Olja and Lončar, Biljana and Stanković Jeremić, Jovana and Pezo, Lato and Konstantinović, Bojan and Vasiljević, Sanja", year = "2024", abstract = "Sprouted seeds and microgreens are emerging as innovative specialty raw salad crops, valued for their health-promoting properties. However, the risk of foodborne illnesses associated with microbial contamination in microgreens underscores the need for effective sanitization in their production. This study explores using hydrolates, by-products of essential oil distillation from six plants, as natural sanitizers in alfalfa microgreen production. The research investigates their impact on seed germination, antimicrobial activity, and sensory attributes. Results revealed that oregano, fennel, lavender, and lemon catmint hydrolates decrease alfalfa seed germination, while peppermint and hop hydrolates have no significant impact. Peppermint and fennel hydrolates demonstrate notable efficacy in antimicrobial testing. Sensory analysis indicates differences in odour and flavour, with peppermint, oregano, and lavender receiving high scores. According to the results, peppermint hydrolate can be considered a favourable option for alfalfa micro sprout production, contributing to sustainable and organic approaches in urban agriculture and underlining the importance of natural sanitizers for food safety.", publisher = "Springer Nature", journal = "Waste and Biomass Valorization", title = "The potential of hydrolates for use in the production of alfalfa micro sprouts: sanitizers and flavour enhancers", doi = "10.1007/s12649-024-02530-3" }
Aćimović, M., Samardžić, N., Šovljanski, O., Lončar, B., Stanković Jeremić, J., Pezo, L., Konstantinović, B.,& Vasiljević, S.. (2024). The potential of hydrolates for use in the production of alfalfa micro sprouts: sanitizers and flavour enhancers. in Waste and Biomass Valorization Springer Nature.. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-024-02530-3
Aćimović M, Samardžić N, Šovljanski O, Lončar B, Stanković Jeremić J, Pezo L, Konstantinović B, Vasiljević S. The potential of hydrolates for use in the production of alfalfa micro sprouts: sanitizers and flavour enhancers. in Waste and Biomass Valorization. 2024;. doi:10.1007/s12649-024-02530-3 .
Aćimović, Milica, Samardžić, Nataša, Šovljanski, Olja, Lončar, Biljana, Stanković Jeremić, Jovana, Pezo, Lato, Konstantinović, Bojan, Vasiljević, Sanja, "The potential of hydrolates for use in the production of alfalfa micro sprouts: sanitizers and flavour enhancers" in Waste and Biomass Valorization (2024), https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-024-02530-3 . .