Background Meat, fish and derived products are perishable food items with quick
deterioration under improper storage. Edible films and/or coatings present an interesting …

Nanoemulsions have small droplet size and are kinetically stable colloidal systems. They
have enhanced functional properties in comparison to conventional emulsions. The …

Many investigations have been carried out analyzing the characteristics of various materials
for development of edible coatings/films for food applications. Subsequent modifications for …

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of the most important crops with essential oils as well as
polyphenols, phenolics, flavonoids and phenolic acids. This annual plant belongs to mint …

In this study, a composite film made of potato starch (St)/apple peel pectin (Pec) was
prepared. The St/Pec film was modified with microencapsulated Zataria multiflora essential …

Active packaging (AP) is a new class of innovative food packaging, containing bioactive
compounds, is able to maintain the quality of food and extend its shelf life by releasing active …

Increasing the demands of consumers for organic and safer foods has led to applying new
technologies for food preservation. Active packaging (AP) containing natural antimicrobial …

There is a growing society demand for healthier, safer and environmental-friendly products.
For instance, essential oils are emerging as a natural alternatives for replacing synthetic …

Background Active packaging plays an important role in food and seafood preservation in
the sector of food safety. The main role of antimicrobial packaging is to prohibit the bacterial …

Ultrasound is a high-energy approach that can help with homogenization and dispersion in
cavitation. In this study, nanoemulsions of curcumin and orange essential oil were prepared …