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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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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.
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Chitosan: a review on its varied novel therapeutic and industrial applications
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the biological activities of chitosan and its nanoparticles is presented, based on others' latest research results, including antitumor and anticancer effects, antimicrobial, wound healing activities, food preservative and so on.
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Utilisation du caséinate de sodium pour la fabrication de films actifs pour l’emballage alimentaire : étude des propriétés barrières aux gaz, de l’activité antimicrobienne et de la biodégradabilité
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present an approach for the fabrication of films of thermoplastiques, a type of films made from a caseinate de sodium, which can be seen as an extension of the process of extrusion bi-vis and extrusion-gonflage.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE FILMES SUSTENTÁVEIS À BASE DE PECTINA EXTRAÍDA DO ALBEDO DO POMELO (Citrus Grandis)
TL;DR: In this paper, a trabalho for desenvolver filmes a base of pectina extraida do albedo do pomelo and assim determinar as suas propriedades fisico-quimica e mecânicas.
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Bovine milk whey utilization as protective covering in strawberries
Cátia Maria De Oliveira,Otniel Freitas Silva,Marcia Cristina Da Silva,Suelen Alvarenga Régis,Lourdes Maria Corrêa Cabral,Sérgio Agostinho Cenci +5 more
TL;DR: In this article, the use of the bovine sweet milk whey as a protective covering in strawberries during storage at 10oC and 20oC was evaluated, and the results showed that the whey conferred a more brilliant aspect to the fruits, less dried up, and sepals with prominent green colour, especially in 100% whey milk treatment.
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The Properties of Zingiberaceae Starch Film for Galamai Packanging
TL;DR: In this article, the authors determined the characters of edible film from Zingiberaceae starch for galamai packaging and concluded that the film from temulawak starch had a better film characteristic than other treatments.