Conclusion
A number of EOs have been reported against storage fungi,
mycotoxin secretion and also against lipid peroxidation, only
handful of EO formulations are commercially used by food industries.
There is no report on any residual toxicity of such EO
formulations on consumer's health. Most of EOs are kept in the
category “GRAS” by the United States Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) and are approved as flavours or food additives. In near
future, more number of EO formulations may be developed as safe
alternatives of synthetic preservatives. Their eco-chemical and
biorational mode of action would be helpful in achievement of the
goal of “green consumerism” and “sustainable food security”. The
limitations on practical applications of EOs as food preservatives
may be overcome through modern encapsulation technologies.