Highlights•Antimicrobial packaging is multifunctional by reducing harmful microbial activity
in food.•Antimicrobial packaging helps to increase food safety.•Antimicrobial packaging …

Antimicrobial peptides are protein fragments present in the innate immune systems of
invertebrates and vertebrates as host defense molecules. Due to their unique properties …

The globalization of trade and lifestyle ensure that the factors responsible for the emergence
of diseases are more present than ever. Despite biotechnology advancements, meat-based …

In this study, active biocomposite films of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) containing 5% wt.
of curcumin, a natural chemical produced by some plants, are developed by melt extrusion …

Environmental polution and food shelf life extension are issues of global concern. In this
work, biodegradable Polyhydroxybutyrate/Polycaprolactone (PHB/PCL) films and organo …

The objective of the work was to study the viability and antimicrobial activity of bacteriocin-
producing lactic acid bacteria (LAB) incorporated into whey protein/inulin/gelatine (WP) …

Bacteriocins are antimicrobial peptides produced by a variety of bacteria. These peptides
can act as antibiotic synergists or alternatives to enhance the therapeutic effects of current …

The encapsulation of bacteriocins from lactic acid bacteria has involved several methods to
protect them from unfavourable environmental conditions and incompatibilities. This review …

The effects of antimicrobial agents (nisin, chitosan, potassium sorbate (PS) or silver
substituted zeolite (AgZeo)) incorporated into low density polyethylene (LDPE) on the …

Bacteriocins from lactic acid bacteria have potential as natural food preservatives. In this
study two active (synthetic and gluten) films were obtained by the incorporation of lactocin …