Chitosan is a biopolymer obtained from chitin, one of the most abundant and renewable
materials on Earth. Chitin is a primary component of cell walls in fungi, the exoskeletons of …

Sažetak After cellulose, chitin is the most widespread biopolymer in nature. Chitin and its
derivatives have great economic value because of their biological activities and their …

Two hundred years ago, Henri Braconnot described a polysaccharide containing a
substantial percent of nitrogen, later to be called chitin: that discovery stemmed from …

Chitosan is a modified, natural biopolymer derived by deacetylation of chitin, a major
component of the shells of crustacean. Recently, chitosan has received increased attention …

Chitosan is a biopolymer that is found in nature and is produced from chitin deacetylation.
Chitosan has been studied thoroughly for multiple applications with an interdisciplinary …

Chitosan is a biopolymer obtained from chitin, one of the most abundant and renewable
material on Earth. Chitin is a primary component of cell walls in fungi, the exoskeletons of …

Providing comprehensive coverage of the biological activities and industrial applications of
Chitin, Chitosan, oligosaccharides, and their derivatives, this book presents a balance of …

The effect of chitosan coating on shelf life of ready-to-cook (RTC) meat products under
chilled storage (0–3° C) was investigated. The products investigated were chicken balls …

Highlights•Chitosan matrices can be used in beverages as preservatives and active
packaging.•These positive charged polysaccharides are used in beverages …

Sweet orange essential oil is obtained from the peels of Citrus sinensis (CSEO) by cold
pressing, and used as a valuable product by the food industry. Nanoencapsulation is known …