Efficient and low-cost postharvest preservation of fruits and vegetables has always been one
of the urgent problems to be solved in the food field. Due to the wide sources, good …

As a polysaccharide extracted from marine red algae, carrageenan has the advantages of
biodegradability, nontoxicity and water solubility over petroleum‐based plastics for use as …

Fruit freshness is strongly influenced by the storage environment (water, oxygen), cellular
respiration and microorganisms. Applying a biomass-based coating onto fruit surface is a …

The mechanical properties of pectin films enhanced with polyphenol-rich fruit extracts were
investigated. The scavenging and reducing activity of plant extracts incorporated into the …

This study evaluated, for the first time, the feasibility of using 100% microfibrillated cellulose
(MFC) for a barrier coating to preserve the shelf life of bananas. MFC was produced from a …

To optimize the functional properties of edible films or coatings, mixtures of several
ingredients are used, including food processing by-products. In this way, pectin from fruit …

This work aimed to investigate the possibility of using apple and blackcurrant pomace
powders to produce biopolymer packaging films as one of the actions to minimize waste in a …

Utilizing plant-based sources for the preservation of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables
offers a natural and chemical-free method. However, the inherent instability of plant …

Gelatin has played a great potential in food preservation because of its low price and
superior film forming characteristics. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the …

In response to escalating concerns about environmental pollution from conventional plastic
packaging, there is a growing interest in ecological and sustainable materials for food …