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Edible films and coatings: a review.

S. Chapman, +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.

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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

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.

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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Effect of pre drying and using hydrocolloid system on frying characteristics of fried potato

TL;DR: In this paper, the interaction effect of pre-drying treatments and using hydrocolloids mixture as an edible coat, as a packaging material and for better frying results for fried potato was investigated.
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Acetylation optimization of sago (metroxylon sagu rott) starch for edible film production.

TL;DR: In this paper, Suwarda and Yuliasih presented a manuscript history of the Maluku Assessment Institute for Agricultural Technology (Maluku AIAT), which was submitted to the Indonesian National Archives.
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Elaboration of modified starch-based film from yam variety espino (dioscorearotundata) for use in food packaging

TL;DR: In this paper, a modified starch-based film of the buckthorn yam variety (diocorearotundata) for use in food packaging is presented, which can be applied in a sausage type meat sausage.
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