The accumulation of synthetic plastics, mainly from food packaging, is causing a serious
environmental problem. It is driving research efforts to the development of biodegradable …

Chitosan is a biodegradable biocompatible polymer derived from natural renewable
resources with numerous applications in various fields, and one of which is the area of …

Synthetic preservatives are widely used by the food industry to control the growth of spoilage
and pathogenic microorganisms and to inhibit the process of lipid oxidation extending the …

Edible films and coatings are thin layers of edible materials applied on food products that
play an important role on their conservation, distribution and marketing. Some of their …

Over the last years, considerable research has been conducted to develop and apply edible
films and coatings made from a variety of agricultural commodities and/or wastes of food …

The effect of chitosan on the physicochemical characteristics of Eksotika II papaya fruit
stored at 12±1° C and 85–90% relative humidity, was investigated. Chitosan provided an …

Fresh fruit and vegetables continue with biological activities after harvest, resulting in
continuous loss of water and solutes, and gaseous exchanges with surrounding …

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 …

One of the major growth segments in the food retail industry is fresh and minimally
processed fruits and vegetables. This new market trend has thus increased the demands to …

Antimicrobial activity of edible coating solutions based on chitosan and blends of chitosan–
tapioca starch with or without potassium sorbate (KS) addition was studied. The agar well …