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Edible films and coatings: a review.
S. Chapman,L. Potter +1 more
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The article was published on 2004-01-01 and is currently open access. It has received 323 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Food additive.read more
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Characterization of a high-performance edible film based on Salep mucilage functionalized with pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium).
TL;DR: Salep mucilage based (SBM) edible films containing PER showed a powerful antibacterial activity against Yersinia enterocolitica, Staphylococcus aureus, and Shewanella putrefaciens among bacteria tested.
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Humectability and physical properties of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose coatings with liposome-cellulose nanofibers: Food application.
TL;DR: The studied ECS partially hydrate the surfaces of almond and chocolate as they showed contact angles under 90°, showing a purely viscous and fluid behavior with a good fit with the Power Law model.
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Physico‐Mechanical Properties of Starch‐Based Films Containing Naturally Derived Antimicrobial Agents
TL;DR: In this article, thermoplastic starch (TPS) films containing relatively low [0.75 ǫ± 0.08% (w/w), intermediate [1.08 ± ǔ 0.04% and high [3.20 ± Ã 0.29% ) levels of the antimicrobial (AM) agents carvacrol, linalool and thymol were prepared, and their physico-mechanical and optical properties were evaluated.
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Native and cross-linked modified Dioscorea trifida (cush-cush yam) starches as bio-matrices for edible films
TL;DR: In this article, Native and modified starches from non-conventional sources could be used as raw materials that represent appropriate bio-matrices to support diverse bioactive substances when formulating composite materials.
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Natural-based plasticizers and biopolymer films: A review
TL;DR: The use of natural and/or biodegradable plasticizers, with low toxicity and good compatibility with several plastics, resins, rubber and elastomers in substitution of conventional plasticizers attracted the market along with the increasing worldwide trend towards use of biopolymers.
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Chitin--the undisputed biomolecule of great potential
TL;DR: This most versatile amino polysaccharide, chitin, is surely an undisputed biomolecule of great potential and an unlimited R&D efforts are needed to find new applications, which are necessary to realize its full potential.
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Natural Biopolymer-Based Nanocomposite Films for Packaging Applications
Jong-Whan Rhim,Perry K.W. Ng +1 more
TL;DR: In this review, recent advances in the preparation of natural biopolymer-based films and their nanocomposites, and their potential use in packaging applications are addressed.
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Biopolymer-based antimicrobial packaging: a review.
Dong Su Cha,Manjeet S Chinnan +1 more
TL;DR: In recent years, antimicrobial packaging has attracted much attention from the food industry because of the increase in consumer demand for minimally processed, preservative-free products.
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Advances in Edible Coatings for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Review
TL;DR: The use of different edible coatings (polysaccharides, proteins, lipids and composite) as carriers of functional ingredients on fresh fruits and vegetables to maximize their quality and shelf life is discussed.