Effect of thermo-degradation on the thermal stability, antioxidant and sensory properties of lemongrass essential oil during storage

Key Points

• Thermal stability of lemongrass essential oil decreases with prolonged storage, affecting its quality.
• Significant reductions in antioxidant properties highlight the need for proper storage conditions.
• Analysis of essential oil characteristics shows measurable changes over the storage period.
• These findings call for improved preservation techniques to maintain essential oil quality.