Characterization of antioxidant-antimicrobial κ-carrageenan films containing Satureja hortensis essential oil

► SEO can be incorporated into carrageenan to produce antimicrobial films. ► The composite emulsified films effectively inhibited the five pathogens tested. ► SEO affected the antioxidant properties of the carrageenan films. ► The WVP of the films was reduced by adding SEO.