Active edible films for application in meat products

The packaging protects food from actions of external agents, alterations and contaminations, in addition to adulteration. Edible films are structures produced biopolymers, which can replace non-biodegradable packaging. These have been formulated with naturally polymers polysaccharides, lipids proteins, isolated or combined each other. polysaccharides proteins transparent flexible, although less resistant. They act as a barrier, protecting increasing shelf life. Additionally, they carry antimicrobial antioxidant compounds, being called active films. power is proportional the amount compound added. Natural extracts such green tea, cloves, ginger others be incorporated into films, wich could improving mechanical properties characteristics food. use edible has evaluated meat industry an alternative This review aims address added vegetable activity, applied products.