Chitosan-Based Films Blended with Tannic Acid and Moringa Oleifera for Application in Food Packaging: The Preservation of Strawberries (Fragaria ananassa)

Polymers, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(7), P. 937 - 937

Published: March 29, 2024

Biobased plastics provide a sustainable alternative to conventional food packaging materials, thereby reducing the environmental impact. The present study investigated effectiveness of chitosan with varying levels Moringa oleifera seed powder (MOSP) and tannic acid (TA). Chitosan (CS) biocomposite films acted as cross-linker, served reinforcement. To enhance film performance, was introduced at various loadings 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0 wt.%. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy analyses were performed structure morphology CS/TA/MOSP films. results confirmed that chitosan/TA wt.% MOSP produced lightly miscible droplet/matrix structure. Furthermore, mechanical properties, swelling, water solubility, optical barrier, contact angle properties also calculated. With increasing contents, films’ antimicrobial antifungal activity increased level; all observed bacteria [Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Escherichia coli (E. coli), Aspergillus niger (A. niger), Candida albicans (C. albicans)] had notably percentage growth. film, content, effectively preserves strawberries’ freshness, making it an ideal material.

Language: Английский

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Revolutionizing fruit juice: exploring encapsulation techniques for bioactive compounds and their impact on nutrition, flavour and shelf life

Food Production Processing and Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(1)

Published: Feb. 5, 2024

Abstract Bioactive compounds in food and beverages, including fruit juices, are susceptible to degradation or oxidation during processing storage. This vulnerability can lead a reduction nutritional value overall quality of the products. The objective this research is explore potential encapsulation techniques preserving enhancing juices. natural compounds, enzymes, probiotics seen as promising approach fortifying improving their preservation these encapsulated additives packaging. study involves comprehensive review various materials used for encapsulating bioactive compounds. It also investigates current applications products beverages. has shown functional properties juice foods. been found enhance products, contributing safety. Encapsulation offer avenue revolutionizing industry by shelf life They present an opportunity development more Despite results, needed fully understand mechanisms encapsulation, determine optimal conditions different ingredients, assess effects on safety Future studies should focus areas further advance application beverage industry. Graphical

Language: Английский

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Enhancing sustainability: chitosan biopolymers with Ag nanoparticles for eco-friendly applications in food packaging

Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 23, 2024

Language: Английский

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Revolutionizing seafood packaging: Advancements in biopolymer smart nano-packaging for extended shelf-life and quality assurance

Food Research International, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 203, P. 115826 - 115826

Published: Jan. 22, 2025

Food packaging is one of the most important strategies to prevent food damage or spoilage during storage and supply chain. Among various types, seafood, a high-value product, particularly vulnerable post-harvest quality loss microbial contamination storage. Although current plastic-based materials are durable, they pose serious threat environment. Therefore, research on natural biopolymers for top priority scientists, industries, government bodies. Additionally, nanoengineering concepts enhance physicochemical functional properties biopolymers, thereby revolutionizing industry. This review provides comprehensive discussion smart nano-packaging seafood products. It focuses advancements in biopolymer as transformative solution extending shelf life ensuring Existing knowledge highlights functionality nanotechnology, but gaps remain addressing practical applications, such scalability, cost-efficiency, consumer safety. bridges these by providing detailed analysis biopolymer-based active intelligent systems, which integrate antioxidant, antimicrobial, freshness-indicating properties. emphasizes unique contributions properties, offering innovative solutions industry while promoting environmental sustainability.

Language: Английский

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Lipid-based nanocarriers loaded with bioactive compounds in active food packaging: Fabrication, characterization, and applications

Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 340, P. 103457 - 103457

Published: Feb. 23, 2025

Language: Английский

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