Edible films and coatings: a review.
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...…alginate, carrageenan, and protein) form strong films, but have poorer water resistance than synthetic polymers and thus absorb more moisture, with associated swelling, upon contact with water (Debeaufort et al., 1998; Krochta and De Mulder-Johnston, 1997; Guilbert, 1986; Kester and fennema, 1986)....
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...Among the cellulose ethers, HPC is a true thermoplastic resin and is, therefore, capable of being extruded into films from the molten state (Kester and Fennema, 1986)....
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...Plasticizers are low molecular weight agents incorporated into polymer film-forming materials to increase film flexibility and processability (Krochta, 2002; Kester and Fennema, 1986)....
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..., pectin, alginate, carrageenan, and protein) form strong films, but have poorer water resistance than synthetic polymers and thus absorb more moisture, with associated swelling, upon contact with water (Debeaufort et al., 1998; Krochta and De Mulder-Johnston, 1997; Guilbert, 1986; Kester and fennema, 1986)....
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...…for the development of edible/biodegradable packaging materials to substitute for their non-biodegradable petrochemical-based counterparts (Cuq et al., 1998; Krochta and De Mulder-Johnston, 1997; Gennadios et al., 1997; Guilbert et al., 1996; Debeaufort et al., 1988; Kester and Fennema, 1986)....
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...The method by which they retard moisture loss is by acting as a sacrificial moisture barrier to the atmosphere, so that the moisture content of the coated food can be maintained (Kester and Fennema, 1986)....
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...Historically, uses of lipid-based coatings included waxing of fruits as well as coating confectionery products (Hardenburg, 1967; Kester and Fennema, 1986)....
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...Lipid-based coatings can be made from a wide array of lipid substances including acetylated monoglycerides, natural waxes and surfactants (Kester and Fennema, 1986)....
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...The solvent/carrier is generally limited to water, ethanol or ethanolwater mixtures (Kester and Fennema, 1986)....
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...This approach enables one to utilize the distinct functional characteristics of each class of film used (Kester and Fennema, 1986)....
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