Starch-based composite films have been proposed as food packaging. In this context, the
study of non-conventional starch sources (sagu, Canna edulis Kerr) has worldwide special …

Non-conventional starch sources (starch and flour) obtained from sagu (Canna edulis Kerr)
rhizomes grown in the Venezuelan Amazon were used as biological macromolecule …

Biodegradable starch-based film has been widely used as alternative to packaging derived
from fossil sources. The composition, structural and morphological properties of starch …

Biopolymers from agricultural starchy commodities can be raw materials for edible,
biologically degradable plastics. They have promising uses, having been proposed for …

The increasing use of natural biodegradable polymers to preserve foods is a consequence
of the concern of society with sustainability. Starch stands out amongst the natural polymers …

The present work aimed to obtain and characterize edible films produced with liquid whey
and cassava starch. The films were produced with different proportions of whey (63.75 …

This work aimed to prepare ulluco starch (US)/chitosan (Ch) edible films and evaluate the
effect of the concentration of US on their physicochemical properties. The use of edible films …

Composite materials from natural and biodegradable resources represent attractive
alternatives for eco-friendly packaging applications. Herein, starch (S) films incorporated …

A non-conventional starch obtained from guinea arrowroot tubers (Calathea allouia) grown
in the Amazon was used as a polymeric matrix for the development of edible films. The films …

Packages from renewable sources have been the focus of many studies, due to the
consumer needs for high-quality food, environmental concern related to the inadequate …