Abstract
In this study, we employed a novel encapsulation approach to develop a stable eugenol oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion by using Lactobacillus plantarum ATCC 8014 isolated exopolysaccharide (EPS) as a natural emulsifier. The emulsion was optimized and analyzed for physical stability, microstructure, rheology, and chemical behavior using fourier-transform infrared analysis (FTIR). The eugenol emulsion consisting of a 40:60 O/W ratio with 3 % w/v EPS exhibited a desired droplet size of 192 ± 1.89 nm with multimodal size distribution, polydispersity index of 0.362 ± 0.01 and zeta-potential of −32 ± 1.90 mV. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed porous and granulated structures with profound consistency. EPS maintained its emulsifying activity across processing conditions (−20 to 70 °C, pH 3–9, salinity 1 %–30 %), with stability over 90 days. Both EPS and eugenol synergistically enhanced the antimicrobial activity of emulsion against Listeria monocytogenes B600 and Salmonella Poona 36. The practical application of optimized emulsion was assessed by demonstrating a reduction in microbial load on the lettuce surface. Microbial load was determined by immersion and sprayed treatment methods which resulted in more than 3.0 log reduction. This potential application of lactobacillus–derived EPS as a natural emulsifier for encapsulating bioactive essential oils will enable its future applications for food safety.
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