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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

Food matrix structure and macronutrient interactions: implications for antimicrobial efficacy in food systems

Deepti Kothari; S. Mudgal; Arun Kumar

Nutrire · 2026

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Summary

This review appears to synthesise evidence on how the physical and chemical structure of food matrices—particularly macronutrient composition and interactions—influence the effectiveness of antimicrobial systems in food preservation and safety contexts. The work likely addresses a gap between in vitro antimicrobial testing and real-world efficacy in complex food environments, suggesting that matrix effects warrant consideration in food safety protocols.

Regional applicability

The geographic scope is unclear from metadata. If applicable to UK food safety standards and processing practices, findings would be relevant to industry and regulatory compliance; however, transferability depends on whether the review addresses temperate-climate food systems and UK-relevant preservation methods.

Key measures

Presumed to include antimicrobial efficacy metrics modulated by food matrix properties and macronutrient composition, though specific measures cannot be confirmed without abstract

Outcomes reported

The study likely examines how food matrix composition and structure modulate the efficacy of antimicrobial compounds or interventions in food systems. The research appears to assess interactions between macronutrients and antimicrobial efficacy.

Theme
Measurement & metrics
Subject
Food processing & bioavailability
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
System type
Food supply chain
DOI
10.1186/s41110-026-00450-x
Catalogue ID
NRmu5d2595-002

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