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Oxygen and aroma barrier properties of edible films: A review

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A survey of edible film oxygen and aroma barrier research is presented in this article, where the theoretical basis for oxygen and barrier property determination is introduced and a brief historical per- spective of the development of barrier polymers is presented.
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Interest in maintaining food quality while reducing packaging waste has encouraged the exploration of the oxygen and aroma transport properties of edible films. This review article introduces the theoretical basis for oxygen and aroma barrier property determination and presents a brief historical per- spective of the development of barrier polymers. The effects of structure and composition on mass transport in edible films are examined and compared with those of the more thoroughly investigated synthetic polymers. A survey of edible film oxygen and aroma barrier research is presented; areas re- quiring additional investigation are suggested, for applications as well as basic research. The potential of edible films and coatings to provide excellent aroma retention and superior oxygen barrier properties makes this quite a promising area of research for both food and packaging scientists.

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Edible films and coatings: Structures, active functions and trends in their use

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Antimicrobial activity of whey protein based edible films incorporated with oregano, rosemary and garlic essential oils

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Potential of biobased materials for food packaging

TL;DR: In this article, the suitability of biobased packaging materials for foods is evaluated, and the challenges involved when using bi-based packaging for different foods are identified, including degradation rates under various conditions, changes in mechanical properties during storage, potential for microbial growth, and release of harmful compounds into the packaged food product.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a framework for determining the shelf life of a product based on the characteristics of the product itself and its environment, as well as a set of factors that can be used to determine the shelf-life of products.

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