of their properties are due to their essential oils (EOs) and other
secondary plant metabolite components (Brenes & Roura, 2010).
Phytochemicals, such as EOs, are naturally occurring antimicrobials
found in many plants that have been shown to be effective in a
variety of applications by decreasing growth and survival of microorganisms
(Callaway et al., 2011). In addition, EOs exhibit antimicrobial
properties that may make them suitable alternatives to
antibiotics (Chaves et al., 2008). These potential attributes and an
increasing demand for natural food additive options have led to an
interest in the use of EOs as potential alternative antimicrobials