The preparation and characterization of a curcumin nanoemulsion with milk protein (sodium caseinate) were undertaken. The findings suggest that ice cream is a suitable dairy product for the delivery of lipophilic bioactive components which can be used for therapeutic purposes.

• Clove oil has potent antimicrobial activity. • Nanoemulsion fabricated with clove oil enhances its solubility in aqueous system. • Clove oil nanoemulsion was stable against various processing parameters. • Study revealed enhanced antimicrobial activity with nanoemulsion than free oil.