ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(46), P. 45898 - 45910
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
Edible,
eco-friendly
films
made
from
cassava
starch,
cinnamon
essential
oil
(CEO),
and
fish
gelatin
have
been
shown
to
extend
the
shelf
life
of
fillets.
These
biodegradable
offer
an
environmentally
friendly
alternative
conventional
plastic
packaging.
This
study
explores
production
edible
using
processing
waste,
CEO
nanoemulsion
(CEON),
focusing
on
their
physical,
mechanical,
antioxidant,
antibacterial
properties.
The
optimal
film
blend,
consisting
5%
starch
a
1:3
ratio
with
10%
CEON
(SGCEON3),
demonstrated
excellent
antioxidant
properties,
extending
fillet
10
days.
were
light
brown
increased
thickness
(0.19
±
0.001
mm),
tensile
strength
(20.15
MPa),
elongation
at
break
(270.50%).
TGA
analysis
showed
consistent
mass
loss
30
600
°C,
AFM
results
indicated
average
height
deviation
39.925
nm,
roughness
54.439
surface
symmetry
skewness
0.860,
kurtosis
1.77.
FE-SEM
images
FTIR
spectra
confirmed
compatibility
between
CEON.
migration
assay
observed
more
gradual
constant
release
SG
films,
SGCEON3
is
suitable
as
antimicrobial
packaging
material.
highlights
potential
biopolymer
infused
oils
perishable
foods
effectively.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
A
bright
future
lies
ahead
for
the
application
of
natural
biocomposites
in
food
industry.
In
this
research,
edible
biocomposite
films
were
created
using
sodium
caseinate
(SC)-gum
tragacanth
(GT)
and
incorporating
carum
carvi
seed
essential
oil
(EO)
as
a
nanoemulsion.
Different
ratios
used
variables.
The
physical
properties,
structural
morphology,
mechanical
characteristics,
thermal
behavior
evaluated.
Furthermore,
preservative
effects
these
studied
to
prolong
shelf
life
black
mulberries
over
period
10
days
at
4
°C.
findings
indicated
that
increase
EO
content
resulted
significant
thickness,
tensile
strength,
opacity
water
vapor
permeability.
Conversely,
elongation
break,
solubility
moisture
decreased
with
rise
up
3.9%.
Also
visual
appearance
sensory
evaluation
fruits
revealed
covered
containing
2.6
3.9%
more
preferred
compared
other
groups.
integration
caraway
into
SC-GT
has
been
investigated
first
time,
demonstrating
resulting
are
effective
prolonging
mulberries.
Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 100544 - 100544
Published: July 7, 2024
This
study
was
conducted
in
response
to
a
gap
the
production
of
hydroxyl
propyl
methyl
cellulose
(HPMC)
edible
films
from
Satureja
khuzestanica
essential
oil
(SKEO)
and
survey
preservation
effect
natural
on
vapor
phase.
For
these
purpose
varying
concentrations
SKEO
ranging
1.25
%
(EF1)
7.5
(EF5)
led
producing
different
for
potential
food
packaging
applications
physicochemical,
mechanical,
antimicrobial
properties
were
evaluated
across
solid,
liquid,
phases.
The
incorporation
nanoemulsions
into
polymer
an
increase
thickness
opacity,
while
addition
resulted
reduced
water
solubility
without
impacting
film
density.
Notably,
antibacterial
efficacy
most
pronounced
against
S.
aureus,
with
zone
inhibition
measuring
41
±
1
mm
EF5
solid
media.
Time
killing
assays
further
demonstrated
that
specific
formulations
(EF3,
EF4,
EF5)
capable
eradicating
all
microorganisms
within
60
min.
Moreover,
exhibited
significant
inhibitory
effects
E.
coli
under
refrigeration
conditions
(4
°C).
These
results
highlighted
herbal
enhancing
functionality
bioactive
technologies.
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: April 15, 2025
One
of
the
main
challenges
facing
fresh-cut
produce
industry
is
maintaining
quality
and
food
safety
these
products
to
ensure
both
consumer
satisfaction,
which
includes
not
further
compromising
environment
by
following
global
trend
toward
positive
environmental
footprints
spirit
circular
economy.
Bio-based
polymer
blend
films
have
emerged
as
a
novel
alternative
replace
traditional
plastics
due
their
biodegradability,
sustainability,
friendliness
characteristics.
In
this
work,
we
evaluated
properties
gelatin/chitosan
composite
coatings
incorporated
with
thyme
essential
oil
(TEO)
in
free
form
microencapsulated
β-cyclodextrin.
The
incorporation
encapsulated
TEO
enhance
blocking
against
UV–visible
light
(opacity
values
5.25
7.54
for
4%
content,
respectively)
provides
excellent
vitro
antimicrobial
antioxidant
properties.
Films
showed
improvement
tensile
strength
water
vapor
permeability,
respect
both,
neat
TEO,
while
exhibited
enhanced
elongation
at
break.
Encapsulation
can
slow
down
release
rate
from
allowing
bioactive
remain
active
much
longer
time.
After
12
days
refrigerated
storage
(5°C),
minimally
processed
kiwi-fruit
coated
film
forming
solutions
reduced
weight
loss
(4.2%
reduction
kiwi
slices
Ch-gel-TEO-βCD-4%
formulation
vs.
7.5%
stored
without
coating),
(53%
increment
compared
uncoated
ones),
well
as,
significant
reductions
total
mesophilic
aerobic
bacteria
yeast
mold
counts
(reductions
3.37
2.93
Log
CFU
g
−1
,
respectively,
coating).
sensory
acceptability
kiwifruit
was
highest
among
tested
samples,
no
adverse
effects
on
flavor
general
acceptability.
These
results
provide
unique
insights
into
new
bio-packaging
materials
development
health
foods
improved
nutritional
attributes,
superior
activity
extended
shelf
life.
Gels,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 321 - 321
Published: April 25, 2025
In
this
study,
a
new
edible
gel
of
Perilla
essential
oil
(PE)/grape
seed
extract
(GSE)–chitosan/gelatin
was
prepared,
and
it
applied
to
the
preservation
silver
carp.
By
establishing
fuzzy
mathematical
model,
using
single-factor
experiment
Box–Behnken
response
surface
optimization
combined
with
matlab
analysis,
optimum
preparation
conditions
composite
films
were
determined:
addition
PE
(p
<
0.01)
6.91
μL/mL,
GSE
0.05)
0.45
mg/mL,
gelatin
>
1.63%.
Under
these
conditions,
exhibited
an
excellent
water
vapor
barrier
mechanical
properties.
Using
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR)
found
that
enhanced
or
weakened
absorption
peaks,
indicating
molecular
interaction
between
substrate.
Scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
observed
surfaces
added
smooth,
but
there
few
pores
in
cross-section.
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD)
analysis
showed
had
good
compatibility
other
components.
The
fresh-keeping
could
significantly
prolong
period
grass
After
10
days
storage
at
4
°C,
compared
blank
group
(without
plastic
wrap)
control
(with
film,
no
added),
experimental
films,
added)
better
effect
terms
sensory
score,
moisture
content,
pH
value,
TBARS
TVB-N
value
0.05).
Correlation
further
confirmed
positive
effects
on
TVB-N,
quality
indexes
carp,
will
have
broad
application
prospects
food
field.
This
study
provides
innovative
basis
theoretical
for
development
natural
polysaccharide/protein
which
is
helpful
promote
green
food-packaging
materials.