Recent developments in antibacterial and antifungal chitosan and its derivatives
A Verlee, S Mincke, CV Stevens - Carbohydrate polymers, 2017 - Elsevier
Chitosan is the deacetylated form of chitin, a biopolymer that can be obtained from various
waste streams and shows antimicrobial activity against different fungi, gram positive and …
waste streams and shows antimicrobial activity against different fungi, gram positive and …
Biostimulant activity of chitosan in horticulture
R Pichyangkura, S Chadchawan - Scientia Horticulturae, 2015 - Elsevier
Chitosan is formed from chitin, a co-polymer of N-acetyl-d-glucosamine and d-glucosamine,
when over 80% of the acetyl groups of the N-acetyl-d-glucosamine residues are removed …
when over 80% of the acetyl groups of the N-acetyl-d-glucosamine residues are removed …
Gelatin-based functional films integrated with grapefruit seed extract and TiO2 for active food packaging applications
Gelatin-based functional films were prepared by the addition of grapefruit seed extract (GSE,
5 wt% based on gelatin) and various amounts of TiO 2 (0.5, 1.0, 3.0, and 5.0 wt% based on …
5 wt% based on gelatin) and various amounts of TiO 2 (0.5, 1.0, 3.0, and 5.0 wt% based on …
Effect of plant extracts on the techno-functional properties of biodegradable packaging films
Background One of the innovations in food packaging includes the development of
biodegradable films based on wide range of ingredients. The utilization of these ingredients …
biodegradable films based on wide range of ingredients. The utilization of these ingredients …
Shelf life extension of fresh fruit and vegetables by chitosan treatment
G Romanazzi, E Feliziani, SB Baños… - Critical reviews in food …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Among alternatives that are currently under investigation to replace the use of synthetic
fungicides to control postharvest diseases in fresh produce and to extend their shelf life …
fungicides to control postharvest diseases in fresh produce and to extend their shelf life …
Grapefruit seed extract-added functional films and coating for active packaging applications: A review
Recently, consumers have been increasingly inclined towards natural antimicrobials and
antioxidants in food processing and packaging. Several bioactive compounds have …
antioxidants in food processing and packaging. Several bioactive compounds have …
Application of chitosan‐based apple peel polyphenols edible coating on the preservation of strawberry (Fragaria ananassa cv Hongyan) fruit
This study was determined to investigate the efficacy of chitosan (CS)‐based apple peel
polyphenols (APP) composite coatings to enhance the storage quality of strawberries …
polyphenols (APP) composite coatings to enhance the storage quality of strawberries …
Antimicrobial polyphenol-rich extracts: Applications and limitations in the food industry
MA Olszewska, A Gędas, M Simões - Food Research International, 2020 - Elsevier
One of the common ways to prevent food spoilage throughout product's shelf life is by using
artificial/synthetic preservatives. However, the growing negative perception of consumers …
artificial/synthetic preservatives. However, the growing negative perception of consumers …
Review report on the role of bioproducts, biopreparations, biostimulants and microbial inoculants in organic production of fruit
M Pylak, K Oszust, M Frąc - Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio …, 2019 - Springer
The demand for ecologically cultivated fruits is growing each year, but the yields in organic
farming are still lower than the yields in conventional farming. Moreover plant pathogens are …
farming are still lower than the yields in conventional farming. Moreover plant pathogens are …
Plant-based edible coatings for managing postharvest quality of fresh horticultural produce: A review
Fresh fruit and vegetables continue with biological activities after harvest, resulting in
continuous loss of water and solutes, and gaseous exchanges with surrounding …
continuous loss of water and solutes, and gaseous exchanges with surrounding …