Food loss and waste occur for many reasons, from crop processing to household leftovers.
Even though some waste generation is unavoidable, a considerable amount is due to …

Packaging plays a vital role in safeguarding food from environmental factors and
contamination. However, the overuse and improper disposal of non-biodegradable plastic …

An active antioxidant film was fabricated by using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and corn starch
(ST) and incorporated with and 3, 5, 10, and 20%(v/v) coconut shell extract (CSE) and …

The increased demand for food quality and safety has led the food industry to pay urgent
attention to new packaging materials with antimicrobial activity. In this study, we combined …

The aim of the present study was to prepare the thyme essential oil (TEO) nano-emulsion (5,
10, 15 and 20%) incorporated edible composite films using tamarind starch (TS), whey …

In this study, ovotransferrin/chitosan (OVT/CS) composite films cross-linked by citric acid
(CA) were prepared and the effects of CA cross-linking on the structure and physicochemical …

The freshness of fruits and vegetables plays a significant role in consumers' decision to
purchase a product at the supermarket. Fresh-cut products are the latest trend in fulfilling …

Active film and coating were successfully developed from modified moth bean starch (MMS)
and basil (Ocimum basilicum) leaves extract (BE) and evaluated the effect of varied contents …

The indiscriminate use of plastic in food packaging contributes significantly to environmental
pollution, promoting the search for more eco-friendly alternatives for the food industry. This …

Present study is based on extraction of starch from sweet potato and then using the
extracted starch to manufacture edible films. Gelatine and sweet potato starch based various …