Background Probiotic foods containing beneficial microorganisms have been in demand
due to improved digestion and gut environment upon consumption. Since thermal …

Nowadays, conventional packaging materials made using non-renewable sources are
being replaced by more sustainable alternatives such as natural biopolymers (proteins …

The need for a broader range of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics to improve the activity
and functioning of gut microbiota has led to the development of new nutraceuticals …

Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a macromolecule with versatile applications in medicine,
pharmacy, biotechnology, cosmetology, food and food packaging, ecology, and electronics …

There is growing interest among the public and scientific community toward the use of
probiotics to potentially restore the composition of the gut microbiome. With the aim of …

Edible films incorporated with probiotics and prebiotics have been presented an efficient
strategy for food preservation. In this study, novel bioactive emulsion films fabricated from …

In this paper, pectin-based plastic films were developed by grafting vanillin to pectin chains
and introducing Fe 3+ ions. The mechanical properties, thermal stability, moisture …

This review article provides a comprehensive overview of bacterial cellulose (BC), focusing
on its physicochemical properties, production methods, purification techniques, and …

The current study aimed to incorporate Lactobacillus acidophilus, Limosilactobacillus
reuteri, Lacticaseibacillus casei, and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus (~ 10 log CFU/ml) into …

Increasing consumer awareness of nutrition has led to the development of bioactive food
products with beneficial effects on health. In parallel with this, innovative methods for the …