Gels,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 327 - 327
Published: April 27, 2025
The
development
of
multifunctional
smart
food
packaging
has
garnered
considerable
attention
in
research.
Gelatin
exhibits
outstanding
characteristics,
featuring
remarkable
gel
strength,
molecular
binding
affinity,
excellent
colloidal
dispersibility,
low
solution
viscosity,
sustained
dispersion
stability,
and
significant
water
retention
properties.
Gelatin-based
film
is
ideally
suited
for
the
developing
simple,
portable,
rapid
pH
sensors,
owing
to
its
satisfactory
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
biosafety,
affordability,
facilitation
easy
handling
usage.
This
paper
aims
explore
challenges
opportunities
relating
gelatin-based
sensors.
It
begins
by
outlining
sources,
classifications,
functional
properties
gelatin,
followed
an
analysis
current
research
landscape
future
trends
related
intelligent
indicators
active
carriers.
Subsequently,
potential
directions
sensors
are
proposed.
Using
a
literature
analysis,
it
can
be
concluded
that
novel
represents
packaging.
hoped
provide
some
basic
information
application
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 320 - 320
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
compare
the
effect
increasing
concentrations
(0,
1,
2,
4%)
sea
buckthorn
oil
(SBO)
on
structural,
physicochemical,
release,
and
antioxidant
properties
glycerol-plasticized
sodium
casein
(NaCAS)
gelatin
(GEL)
films.
Ultrasonic
treatment
ensured
effective
homogenization
SBO
in
both
types
emulsions,
resulting
yellow-tinted
semi-opaque
films
with
relatively
low
micro-roughness.
Generally,
GEL
demonstrated
lower
UV
barrier
solubility
but
exhibited
higher
compactness,
crystallinity,
transparency,
surface
hydrophobicity,
oxygen
performance,
strength,
antiradical
activity
compared
their
NaCAS-based
counterparts.
In
a
concentration-dependent
manner,
decreased
water
absorption
gelatin-based
film
enhanced
its
permeability.
Conversely,
improved
vapor
concentration-independent
manner.
At
highest
concentration,
tensile
strength
NaCAS-
GEL-based
by
27%
20%,
respectively,
while
increased
9.3×
4.3×
(based
time
required
for
half-neutralization
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl
radicals).
Migration
studies
showed
that
at
lowest
released
(into
95%
ethanol)
approximately
2×
faster
from
than
NaCAS
film,
whereas
concentrations,
trend
reversed.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 408 - 408
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
This
review
explores
the
potential
of
biopolymers
as
sustainable
alternatives
to
conventional
plastics
in
food
packaging.
Biopolymers
derived
from
plant
or
animal
sources
are
crucial
extending
shelf
life,
minimizing
degradation,
and
protecting
against
oxidative
microbial
agents.
Their
physical
chemical
properties,
influenced
by
raw
materials
used,
determine
their
suitability
for
specific
applications.
have
been
successfully
used
fruits,
vegetables,
meats,
dairy
products,
offering
antimicrobial
antioxidant
benefits.
Consequently,
they
represent
a
functional
eco-friendly
solution
packaging
industry,
contributing
sustainability
while
maintaining
product
quality.
Food Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
sustainable
utilization
of
agricultural
waste
holds
immense
promise
in
addressing
environmental
concerns
and
promoting
resource
efficiency.
In
this
context,
jackfruit
(
Artocarpus
heterophyllus
)
peel
emerges
as
a
valuable
yet
underexplored
resource.
Therefore,
study
aimed
at
the
bio‐functional
structural
characterization
A.
for
unlocking
its
potential
food
applications.
By
using
cutting‐edge
environmentally
friendly
technology,
can
be
used
bioresource
(raw
material)
to
obtain
variety
high‐value
biocompounds,
line
with
circular
bioeconomy
philosophy.
work,
we
examined
peel,
from
chemical
composition
functional
biological
characteristics.
Proximate
analysis
revealed
presence
protein
(1%)
fiber
(21%)
content.
Microscopic
imaging
(scanning
electron
microscopy
transmission
microscopy)
provided
comprehensive
visual
depiction
peel's
surface
structure
that
possesses
high
heat
stability
peak
disintegration
observed
200°C–300°C
was
detected
by
thermogravimetric
analysis.
findings
phytochemical
screenings
reported
various
bioactive
compounds,
such
alkaloids,
steroids,
glycosides,
tannins.
Notably,
exhibited
inhibitory
effects
against
several
bacterial
strains,
including
Alcaligenes
faecalis
,
Staphylococcus
aureus
Escherichia
coli
antimicrobial
Additionally,
Fourier‐transform
infrared
spectroscopy
identified
alcohols
phenols,
while
X‐ray
diffraction
data
displayed
characteristic
peaks
20°–25°.
conclusion,
utility
source
polyphenolic
antioxidants,
additives
wide
agri‐food‐pharma
industries.
