Evaluation of Whey-Protein-Isolate Edible Films Containing Oregano (<i>Origanum vulgare</i>) Essential Oil to Improve Shelf Life of Cheeses During Refrigerated Storage

Oregano essential oil (OEO) is recognized for antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Incorporation of OEO into an edible film prepared with whey protein isolate (WPI) may improve the shelf-life of queso blanco (cheese). The overall goal of the proposed study was to develop and evaluate the effect...

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Main Author: Gurdian, Cristhiam
Other Authors: Bankston, Joseph
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2015
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Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-04062015-202226/