Packaging
Packaging
Νovel Polylactic Acid/Tetraethyl Citrate Self-Healable Active Packaging Films Applied to Pork Fillets’ Shelf-Life Extension
17/04/2024 -
Nowadays, increased food safety and decreased food waste are two of the major global interests. Self-healable active packaging materials are an attractive option to achieve such targets. This...
Electrospinning in Food Packaging: Current Trend and Future Direction
15/04/2024 -
Food packaging protect foods and raw materials from oxidation and microbial spoilage. Electrospinning provide fabricating food packaging materials. Intelligent packaging materials regulate the...
Active Films of Cassava Starch Incorporated with Carvacrol Nanocapsules
09/04/2024 -
The synthesis of active films with natural antimicrobials from renewable sources offers an alternative to conventional non-biodegradable packaging and synthetic additives. This study aimed to develop...
Peppermint oil?infused polylactic acid films: A novel approach for antimicrobial and biodegradable food packaging
09/04/2024 -
Peppermint oil?induced PLA films, when used as a packaging material for chicken breast, displayed significant antimicrobial activity and increased the shelf life of chicken breast from 3 to...
Pectin From Fruit Peel Waste: A Sustainable Source for Production of Active Packaging Films
21/03/2024 -
Composite film prepared using PVA, pectin form passion and lime peel had excellent mechanical, optical, thermal and bioactive properties. This film was used to pack strawberries and plums during...
Development of Sustainable and Active Food Packaging Materials Composed by Chitosan, Polyvinyl Alcohol and Quercetin Functionalized Layered Clay
07/03/2024 -
In order to solve the problems of insufficient active functions (antibacterial and antioxidant activities) and the poor degradability of traditional plastic packaging materials, biodegradable...
Low-Density Polyethylene-Based Novel Active Packaging Film for Food Shelf-Life Extension via Thyme-Oil Control Release from SBA-15 Nanocarrier
26/02/2024 -
The use of natural raw substances for food preservation could provide a great contribution to food waste reduction, circular economy enhancement, and green process application widening. Recent...
Natural Extracts and Their Applications in Polymer-Based Active Packaging: A Review
25/02/2024 -
At a time when food safety awareness is increasing, attention is paid not only to food and additives but also to packaging materials. Most current food packaging is usually made of traditional...
The role of extracted Patchouli residue microparticle on the mechanical and microbial properties macroalgae biopolymer
22/02/2024 -
The graphical abstract illustrates the utilization of DP and ER in the production of DP?PMP or ER?PMP, which are then employed as fillers in the production of a seaweed?PMP composite film.Macroalgae...
Active Cellulose-Based Food Packaging and Its Use on Foodstuff
31/01/2024 -
The essential role of active packaging is food quality improvement, which results in an extension of shelf life. Active packaging can also further enhance distribution from the origin point, and...
Mechanisms of Action and Preservation Effects of Packaging Systems for Mushrooms: Novel Approaches to Preserve Irish Edible Mushrooms
29/01/2024 -
Mushrooms support the Irish economy, with a farm gate value of roughly EUR 130 million in 2022 and with 80%–85% of Irish production exported to the United Kingdom. In order to apply...
Recent Highlights in Sustainable Bio-Based Edible Films and Coatings for Fruit and Vegetable Applications
19/01/2024 -
The present review paper focuses on recent developments in edible films and coatings made of base compounds from biological sources, namely plants, animals, algae, and microorganisms. These sources...
Aloe vera/Chitosan-Based Edible Film with Enhanced Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Thermal, and Barrier Properties for Sustainable Food Preservation
15/01/2024 -
Food bioactive packaging has received increasing attention from consumers and the food industry for its potential to reduce food waste and environmental issues. Several materials can be used to...
White?button mushroom storage in trays with layerings of chitosan and turmeric
12/01/2024 -
Mushrooms are highly perishable, but active packaging might be an alternative to extend their shelf life. In this work, chitosan films with and without turmeric were used to layer polystyrene storage...
Camelina sativa Oilseed Cake as a Potential Source of Biopolymer Films: A Chemometric Approach to Synthesis, Characterization, and Optimization
11/01/2024 -
In this work, the possibility of obtaining biopolymer films from Camelina sativa oilseed cake (CSoC) at different parameters of the synthesis process was investigated. The pH (values 8, 10, and 12),...
Natamycin-Loaded Ethyl Cellulose/PVP Films Developed by Microfluidic Spinning for Active Packaging
29/12/2023 -
The preparation of active packaging loaded with antimicrobial, antioxidant, and other functional agents has become a hot topic for food preservation in recent years. In this field, active fiber films...
Influence of Epilobium parviflorum Herbal Extract on Physicochemical Properties of Thermoplastic Starch Films
24/12/2023 -
In this study, for the first time, Epilobium parviflorum Schreb. (E, hoary willowherb) aqueous extract was introduced into edible biopolymer films and its influence on physicochemical properties of...
Applications of Plant Bioactive Compounds as Replacers of Synthetic Additives in the Food Industry
21/12/2023 -
According to the Codex Alimentarius, a food additive is any substance that is incorporated into a food solely for technological or organoleptic purposes during the production of that food. Food...
Active and Intelligent Biodegradable Packaging Based on Anthocyanins for Preserving and Monitoring Protein-Rich Foods
15/12/2023 -
Currently, active and intelligent packaging has been developed to solve the spoilage problem for protein-rich foods during storage, especially by adding anthocyanin extracts. In such a film system,...
US Consumers’ Awareness, Purchase Intent, and Willingness to Pay for Packaging That Reduces Household Food Waste
29/11/2023 -
Food waste is a barrier to the development of sustainable food systems, and a large portion of it occurs at the household level. Household food waste can be decreased by using appropriate packaging....
Innovative HDPE Composites Enriched with UV Stabilizer and Diatomaceous Earth/Zinc Oxide for Enhanced Seafood Packaging and Antimicrobial Properties
30/11/2023 -
The fisheries industry encounters distinct packaging challenges, including the need to protect perishable seafood from rapid spoilage caused by UV radiation while allowing for reuse. This study...
