Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Efficacy of Thymus fallax Essential Oil against Foodborne Spoilage and Pathogenic Microorganisms

Authors : Miyase Yaylagül, Yavuz Beyatli

Pages : 178-189

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Publication Date : 2023-12-31

Article Type : Research

Abstract :The essential oil extracted from Thymus fallax Fisch. et Mey., a plant traditionally employed in folk medicine, underwent chemical composition analysis through both gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) techniques. A total of 28 components were identified, collectively constituting 79.0% of the total detected constituents. The predominant compounds were determined to be 1,8 cineol (9.9%), linalool (8.8%), and camphor (8.1%). The antimicrobial potential of essential oils extracted from the aerial parts of the plant was assessed against various microorganisms, encompassing both foodborne spoilage and pathogenic bacteria and yeast. The essential oil demonstrated notable antibacterial and antifungal efficacy, with the level of activity increasing in proportion to the quantity of essential oil applied.
Keywords : Thymus fallax, esansiyel yağ, kimyasal kompozisyon, antimikrobiyal aktivite