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Antimicrobial Activity of Black Cumin Extracts (Nigella sativa) Against Food Pathogenic and Spoilage Bacteria

open access: yesMicrobiology Indonesia, 2010
This study aimed to analyze the antimicrobial activity of black cumin (Nigella sativa) extracts in inhibiting the growth of pathogenic and spoilage bacteria. Black cumin was extracted by using steam distillation, single solvent extraction, and continuous
SEDARNAWATI YASNI   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nanoencapsulation of Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) and Echinophora platyloba DC. Essential Oils in Chitosan Nanoparticles: Characterization and Efficacy in Burger Preservation

open access: yesFood Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 9, September 2026.
Nanoencapsulation of the essential oils produced nanocapsules with small particle sizes and high encapsulation efficiency. Nanoencapsulation of the essential oils reduced microbial counts in the burger samples. The chitosan nanocapsules of essential oils enhanced total phenolic content and antioxidant properties in the burger samples.
Samira Malekiazar   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Review on Extraction, Characterization, and Applications of Bioactive Peptides From Pressed Black Cumin Seed Cake

open access: yes, 2021
Plenty of black cumin cake was generated as a natural waste material after pressing the oil. Nigella sativa (black cumin) seeds and cakes are of precious nutritional value as they contain proteins, phenolics, essential amino acids, and bioactive ...
Shim, Jae-Han   +2 more
core   +1 more source

A Risk‐Based Framework for Ranking Microbiological Hazards and Identifying Mitigation Strategies for Dried Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, and Spices Used in Ready‐to‐Eat Foods

open access: yesComprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 5, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Low water activity ingredients, including dried fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices, are widely used in ready‐to‐eat (RTE) and non‐RTE foods. Although low water activity limits microbial growth, bacterial pathogens can survive for extended periods in these products.
Heidy M. W. den Besten   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

PROFILES OF OMEGA 6 FATTY ACIDS OF BLACK CUMIN OIL IN THE CORK-BASED ALBUMIN OINTMENT FOR WOUND CLOSURE

open access: yesRussian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences, 2020
The components for wound closure consist of albumin, collagen, omega 3, and omega 6. Black cumin oil (habattussauda or Nigella sativa) has been known to contain much of oleic and linoleic fatty acids, the kind of fatty acids available abundantly in ...
Suprayitno E.
doaj   +1 more source

Optimizing the Anti‐Inflammatory Efficacy of Pakistani Spice Blends: A Farm‐to‐Fork Analysis of Phytochemical Synergy and Processing Stability

open access: yeseFood, Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2026.
This review aims to evaluate the anti‐inflammatory potential of these spice blends, emphasizing their synergistic mechanisms, and to investigate how cultivation practices, post‐harvest processing, and environmental stressors shape their medicinal efficacy. By addressing this gap, it seeks to provide a comprehensive framework for integrating traditional
Qudrat Ullah   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Caseinate-Stabilized Emulsions of Black Cumin and Tamanu Oils: Preparation, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity [PDF]

open access: yesPolymers, 2019
Caseinate-stabilized emulsions of black cumin (Nigella sativa) and tamanu (Calophyllum inophyllum) oils were studied in terms of preparation, characterization, and antibacterial properties. The oils were described while using their basic characteristics, including fatty acid composition and scavenging activity.
Urbánková, Lucie   +4 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Encapsulation of Nigella sativa Essential Oil by Complex Coacervation Using Gelatin and Gum Arabic

open access: yesJournal of Food Science, Volume 91, Issue 8, August 2026.
ABSTRACT This study aimed to encapsulate Nigella sativa essential oil (NSEO) using gelatin (Ge) and gum arabic (GA) via complex coacervation to produce NSEO microcapsules (NSEO‐MCs), optimize encapsulation conditions, characterize the microcapsules, and evaluate antimicrobial activity.
Neslihan Mutlu, Ümmü Gülsüm Koç
wiley   +1 more source

Feeding of black cumin (nigella sativa L.) and its effects on poultry production and health

open access: yes, 2020
Black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) is a perennial and autogamous plant belonging to Umbelliferae family growing in Central Asia and Europe as a medicinal plant with seeds and oil used in treating several diseases and employed in food industry.
Seidavi, A.   +11 more
core   +1 more source

Nutritional and antioxidant activities of newly released black cumin (Nigella sativa) seed varities: suitability for food and industrial uses

open access: yesCogent Food & Agriculture
Black cumin (Nigella sativa) is an herbaceous spice that is grown worldwide, including in Ethiopia. To date, only small numbers of improved varieties of black cumin seeds have been produced by farmers in Ethiopia, and their composition has not been ...
Lelise Asefa, Habtamu Fekadu Gemede
doaj   +1 more source

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