Volatile profile and antimicrobial activity of essential oil of Juniperus phoenicea L. and its combination effect with sodium chloride, used in traditional preparation of Djeld of Bouhezza

Key Points

• Enhanced antimicrobial activity observed with the essential oil and sodium chloride combination.
• The essential oil's composition includes significant volatile compounds that contribute to its efficacy.
• Analysis utilized a combination effect evaluation method on traditional preparations.
• Findings highlight potential enhancements in food preservation strategies using natural ingredients.