Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(16), P. e36473 - e36473
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
This
research
paper
focused
on
enhancing
the
physico-chemical
attributes,
antioxidant
capacity,
and
antibacterial
effectiveness
of
dry
ginger
extract
through
sonication
as
an
assistant
extraction
treatment.
Ginger,
resulting
from
rhizome
Foods,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(17), P. 3308 - 3308
Published: Sept. 2, 2023
The
global
food
production
industry
faces
environmental
concerns
exacerbated
by
substantial
waste.
European
countries
are
striving
to
reduce
waste
towards
a
circular
bioeconomy
and
sustainable
development.
To
address
issues
plastic
waste,
researchers
developing
active
packaging
systems,
including
edible
made
from
residues.
These
innovations
aim
increase
safety
quality,
extend
shelf
life,
Particularly
important
in
the
context
of
growing
demand
for
fresh
minimally
processed
fruits,
coatings
have
emerged
as
potential
solution
that
offers
numerous
advantages
maintaining
fruit
quality.
In
addition
fruit,
also
been
investigated
animal-based
foods
meet
high-quality,
chemical-free
extended
life.
products
globally
consumed
can
be
susceptible
growth
harmful
microorganisms
spoilage.
One
main
using
is
their
ability
preserve
meat
quality
freshness
reducing
undesirable
physicochemical
changes,
such
color,
texture,
moisture
loss.
Furthermore,
contribute
development
bioeconomy,
promoting
sustainability
industry.
This
paper
reviews
antimicrobial
recent
years
fruits
traditional
sausages.
It
approaches
bionanocomposites
recently
technology
with
application
safety.
Food Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 350 - 391
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
Abstract
The
inevitable
drawbacks
of
petrochemical
polymer‐based
packaging
(e.g.,
extreme
loss
fossil
resources,
excessive
products’
carbon
footprint,
and
inordinate
environmental
pollution
resulting
from
the
accumulation
disposed
nonbiodegradable
plastic‐based
packages)
have
urged
scientists
to
develop
novel
materials
nature‐inspired
biopolymers.
Due
their
biodegradability,
non‐toxicity,
film‐forming
ability,
barrier
properties
versus
gasses/aroma,
polysaccharides
been
increasingly
valued
in
developing
food
at
lab
or
industrial
scale.
Nonetheless,
these
valuable
biopolymers
also
suffer
some
inherent
deficiencies,
that
is,
low
resistance
water
poor
mechanical
attributes.
Hitherto,
tackling
such
bottlenecks
via
modification
through
chemical/physical
approaches
applying
a
combination
several
has
main
focus
numerous
recent
studies.
In
this
context,
present
article,
for
first
time,
provides
comprehensive
update
on
most
utilization
common
starch,
chitosan,
xanthan
gum,
gum
Arabic,
alginate,
gellan,
pectin,
carrageenan)
applications.
Sustainable Food Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(3), P. 548 - 566
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Motivated
by
the
urgent
need
to
address
environmental
concerns
associated
with
traditional
food
packaging,
this
review
explores
shift
towards
sustainable,
bio-based
packaging
solutions.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(7), P. 1001 - 1001
Published: April 6, 2024
Recently,
as
concerns
about
petrochemical-derived
polymers
increase,
interest
in
biopolymer-based
materials
is
increasing.
Undoubtedly,
biopolymers
are
a
better
alternative
to
solve
the
problem
of
synthetic
polymer-based
plastics
for
packaging
purposes.
There
various
types
nature,
and
mostly
polysaccharides
used
this
regard.
Carrageenan
hydrophilic
polysaccharide
extracted
from
red
algae
has
recently
attracted
great
development
food
films.
known
its
excellent
film-forming
properties,
high
compatibility
good
carrier
properties.
readily
available
low
cost,
making
it
candidate
polymer
matrix
base
material
active
intelligent
The
carrageenan-based
film
lacks
mechanical,
barrier,
functional
Thus,
physical
properties
films
can
be
enhanced
by
blending
biopolymer
with
compounds
nanofillers.
Various
bioactive
ingredients,
such
nanoparticles,
natural
extracts,
colorants,
essential
oils,
have
been
incorporated
into
film.
Carrageenan-based
was
found
useful
extending
shelf
life
packaged
foods
tracking
spoilage.
there
plenty
research
work
published
on
potential
Therefore,
review
discusses
recent
advances
applications
packaging.
preparation
were
discussed,
well
their
application
real-time
latest
discussion
carrageenan
an
traditionally
may
helpful
further
field.
Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 100776 - 100776
Published: May 28, 2024
The
growing
global
population
challenges
the
food
industry
to
ensure
it
remains
safe
for
consumption.
Food
waste
caused
by
imbalances
between
production
and
handling
creates
significant
economic,
environmental,
social
risks.
However,
packaging
technology
innovation
has
emerged
as
a
powerful
tool,
offering
solution
extending
shelf
life
maintaining
product
quality.
Consumers'
increasing
interest
in
eco-friendly
driven
research
into
renewable
materials
low-toxicity
bioactive
components.
Gallic
acid,
promising
phenolic
compound,
holds
potential
preservation
sustainable
development.
Its
antibacterial
antifungal
properties
against
resistant
microbes
biofilm
formation,
its
ability
prevent
lipid
protein
oxidation,
color
indicator
monitoring
freshness
all
contribute
preservation.
incorporation
edible
polymers
offers
strategy
innovative
packaging.
Depending
on
dosage
material
composition,
loading
gallic
acid
within
polymer
matrix
can
improve
properties,
including
UV
barrier,
mechanical
strength,
water
vapor
oxygen
permeability.
This
article
reviews
of
developing
biodegradable,
active,
intelligent,
Future
directions
include
evaluating
acid's
toxicity,
dispersion
matrix,
pro-oxidative
activity,
compatibility
with
biodegradable
(especially
those
derived
from
agricultural
by-products),
migration
products,
stability
under
different
environmental
conditions.
sustainability
perspective
(environment,
social)
is
also
discussed.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2(2)
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
This
review
examines
the
potential
of
nanomaterials
in
revolutionizing
food
packaging,
focusing
on
their
role
enhancing
barrier
properties
and
extending
shelf
life
packaged
foods.
Traditional
packaging
materials
often
fall
short
effectively
protecting
against
oxygen,
moisture,
UV
light,
resulting
diminished
quality
shorter
life.
Nanomaterials,
including
nanoclays,
metal
oxide
nanoparticles
(e.g.,
ZnO,
TiO₂),
carbon-based
graphene,
carbon
nanotubes),
biodegradable
options
like
cellulose
nanocrystals,
have
emerged
as
promising
solutions.
These
offer
exceptional
gas
moisture
properties,
antimicrobial
effects,
protection
capabilities.
The
provides
an
in-depth
exploration
various
nanomaterials,
highlighting
distinctive
mechanisms;
such
tortuosity
which
enhance
performance
by
limiting
permeability.
It
also
discusses
recent
advancements
integrating
into
both
flexible
rigid
systems,
well
active
intelligent
that
employs
nanosensors
for
real-time
monitoring
freshness
spoilage.
Despite
potential,
challenges
toxicity
concerns,
environmental
impacts,
economic
constraints
to
large-scale
adoption
are
addressed.
emphasizes
need
future
research
dual-function
can
simultaneously
improve
enable
sensing.
innovations
could
transform
technologies,
promoting
enhanced
safety
sustainability.