Discover Food,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
Biopolymers
which
are
biocompatible,
biodegradable,
and
non-toxic,
have
found
noble
applications
in
food
packaging
films
response
to
environmental
distress
the
increased
demand
for
safety.
Pectin,
a
biomass-based
on
polysaccharides,
is
promising
substrate
creating
polymeric
films.
This
versatile
polymer
can
originate
from
various
sources
like
apples,
citrus
fruits,
more.
However,
waste
emerges
as
an
excellent
option
pectin
extraction,
utilizing
green
extraction
method,
given
that
generates
substantial
peel,
pomace,
seeds.
The
environmental,
health,
economic
concerns
associated
with
underscore
its
potential
valuable
resource.
Due
benefits
terms
of
film-forming
ability,
affordability,
bioactivity,
compatibility
other
polymers
unique
ability
block
oxygen,
all
contribute
extending
shelf
life
goods.
Adding
active
agents
aims
increase
life,
maintain
food's
sensory
quality,
ensure
it
safe
free
contaminants.
Natural
bio-active
chemicals
embedded
into
avoid
microbial
deterioration
thought
be
promising.
These
antimicrobial
or
secondary
metabolites
produced
by
plants
fungi.
Active
containing
natural
additives,
including
fatty
acids,
phenolic
compounds,
nanoparticles,
essential
oils—all
inhibit
delay
growth
common
foodborne
pathogens—have
extensively
used
pectin.
functionalization
above
bioactive
substances
improved
film's
resistance
microbes
while
simultaneously
changing
mechanical
strength
barrier
qualities.
review
thoroughly
summarizes
using
fruit
processing
aiming
develop
biodegradable
applicable
industry.
Such
initiatives
address
foster
sustainable
practices.
ABSTRACT
The
increasing
demand
for
sustainable
food
packaging
has
driven
the
development
of
films
based
on
biopolymers.
However,
enhancing
their
functional
properties
remains
a
challenge.
In
current
study,
potato
starch–pectin
(PSP)
composite
were
fabricated
and
enriched
with
juniper
berry
essential
oil
(JBEO)
to
improve
physicochemical
properties.
effects
incorporating
different
concentrations
JBEO
(0.1%–1%
v/v)
various
PSP‐based
evaluated,
including
surface
color,
transparency,
barrier
properties,
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
X‐ray
diffraction
(XRD),
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR),
thermal
analysis
(TGA
DTA),
antioxidant
activity,
antimicrobial
effectiveness.
Increasing
level
led
significant
decrease
in
moisture
content,
film
mechanical
attributes,
while
an
increase
thickness,
water
permeability,
elongation
was
observed.
SEM
also
revealed
morphological
such
as
some
spherical,
bubble‐like
configuration
cracks
due
concentration.
TGA
DTA
lower
weight
loss
initial
cycles
addition
JBEO,
stability
improved.
assays
concentration‐dependent
radical
scavenging
capacity
from
11.31%
17.28%
DPPH
3.06%
25.53%
ABTS.
Moreover,
antibacterial
antifungal
activity
bioactive
observed
against
P.
aeruginosa
,
S.
aureus
C.
albicans
.
These
findings
suggest
that
enhances
PSP
films,
making
them
suitable
active
applications.
Polysaccharides,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. 6 - 6
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
The
nasal
cavity
has
become
a
focal
point
for
drug
delivery
research.
Beyond
its
use
in
treating
local
diseases,
the
route
is
appealing
due
ability
to
deliver
systemically
potent
drugs
with
low
oral
bioavailability.
Recent
interest
vaccination
driven
significant
pre-clinical
and
clinical
advancements.
Further
R&D
holds
promise
expanding
medications,
offering
innovative
healthcare
solutions.
This
review
explores
strategies
using
polysaccharides
enhance
of
hydrophilic
drugs,
peptides,
proteins,
genes,
other
active
compounds
that
typically
struggle
permeate
epithelium.
Polysaccharides
are
attractive
excipients
their
potential
absorption,
regulate
release,
extend
residence
time
through
bioadhesive
properties.
Studies
on
mechanisms
affecting
toxicities,
applications
will
also
be
reviewed
considering
particularities
epithelium
anatomy
physiology.
Most
products
these
evaluation,
but
PecFent,
pectin-based
formulation,
approved
administration
opioids
breakthrough
cancer
pain,
faster
pain
relief
better
benefit–risk
ratio
pectin.
Other
like
chitosan,
cyclodextrins,
hyaluronic
acid,
alginate
have
shown
enhancing
absorption.
approach
transport
from
CNS
(nose-to-brain),
potentially
advancing
treatments
neurodegenerative
diseases.
Separations,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 65 - 65
Published: March 9, 2025
Pectin
is
a
complex
and
versatile
polysaccharide
crucial
for
various
industries.
It
functions
as
thickener,
gelling
agent,
emulsifier,
low-calorie
food.
Its
anti-inflammatory
immunomodulatory
properties
have
attracted
biomedical
interest,
while
its
biodegradability
biocompatibility
make
it
valuable
biomaterial
applications.
The
effectiveness
of
these
applications
depends
on
the
quality
pectin
extraction
procedures.
While
traditional
methods
exist,
green
methodologies
alternative
techniques
improved
pectin’s
physicochemical
properties—a
significant
advantage
industrial
can
be
extracted
from
sources,
with
molecular
structure
functional
groups
analyzed
through
different
characterization
techniques.
Modern
include
ultrasound-assisted
extraction,
pulsed
electric
field,
moderate
field
mediated
microwave-assisted
subcritical
water
enzyme-assisted
ohmic
heating-assisted
microwave
heating
hydrothermal
processing,
high-pressure
processing
dielectric
barrier
discharge
extraction.
This
review
examines
methods’
advantages
disadvantages,
along
their
future
possibilities;
serves
comprehensive
guide
researchers
exploring
new
pectin-rich
sources
technologies
commercial
