Mushrooms are a good source of protein, dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals and phenolic compounds. However, mushrooms very perishable food the implementation preservation methods is essential to extend their shelf-life. The for can be classified into three categories: thermal (drying/freezing), chemical (edible coatings, films washing solutions) physical (packing, irradiation, pulsed electric fi...

Edible films and coatings have currently received increasing interest because of their potential in food applications. This study examined the effect incorporated essential oils natural plant extracts on characteristics composite seaweed hydrocolloid gac pulp films. Films were prepared by a casting technique, followed measurement physical, optical, barrier, mechanical, structural properties. Th...

Bell pepper fruits coated with edible coatings such as chitosan and Aloe vera gel along with packaging was experimented to study their quality parameters and storage life. Chitosan and Aloe vera gel coatings with bell pepper creates a semi permeable barrier that controls gases exchange, reduce water loss and there by maintain tissue firmness, reducing microbial decay and delays oxidative browni...

Cellulose nanoreinforcements have been used to improve mechanical and barrier properties of biopolymers, whose performance is usually poor when compared to those of synthetic polymers. Nanocomposite edible films have been developed by adding cellulose nanofibers (CNF) in different concentrations (up to 36 g/100 g) as nanoreinforcement to mango puree based edible films. The effect of CNF was stu...

In this study a novel edible film plasticized with glycerol was prepared from plums gum and carboxy methyl cellulose. The mechanical, gas permeability and thermal properties of blends films Incorporated with four levels of glycerol (5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% w/w) as plasticizer were determined. The aim of this study was to better understand the possibility of preparing composite edible film on the ...

Objective(s): Biodegradable film is widely used because it is free from synthetic substances and does not lead to environment pollution. This study aimed to prepare and characterize biodegradable sago starch films loaded with Carboxymethyl Cellulose nanoparticles. Methods: Sago starch films were prepared and plasticized with sorbitol/ glycerol by t...

Hydrosol is a side product of essential oil extraction from plants. In this study, the effect of various ratios (5-100 %v/v) of cinnamon hydrosol replacement in the formulation of edible gelatin films was investigated. Physical properties were evaluated and the antibacterial properties of gelatin films against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus saprophyticus and Staphyl...

The microstructural study of edible films is of great importance because it provides information about the structural arrangement and morphology of the films. Several microscopy techniques are employed for structural characterization of edible films; however, most of these only provide qualitative information. The aim of this study was to characterize the surface microstructure of alginate, chi...

Animal origin foods are widely distributed and consumed around the world due to their high nutrients availability but may also provide a suitable environment for growth of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms. Nowadays consumers demand high quality food with an extended shelf life without chemical additives. Edible films and coatings (EFC) added with natural antimicrobials are a promising pre...