Polysaccharides, such as pectin, starch, alginate, carrageenan, and xanthan gum, have
been used as biopolymer materials to create coatings and edible films to reduce traditional …

Meat and meat products are perishable products that require the use additives to prevent the
spoilage by foodborne microorganisms and pathogenic bacteria. Current trends for products …

Natural polymers are very widespread in the world, which is why it is so important to know
about the possibilities of their use. Chitin is the second most abundant reproducible natural …

The food industry is continuously evolving through the application of innovative tools and
ingredients towards more effective, safe, natural and ecofriendly solutions to satisfy the …

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 …

Background Biodegradable packaging from natural biopolymers can be further enhanced
with antimicrobial and antioxidant agents to form active packaging. Scope and approach …

Chitosan is a natural fiber, chemically cellulose-like biopolymer, which is processed from
chitin. Its use as a natural polymer is getting more attention because it is non-toxic …

Chitosan as one of the natural biopolymers with antimicrobial activities could be a good
choice to be applied in many areas including pharmaceuticals, foods, cosmetics, chemicals …

Advanced food packaging technology ensures food safety from pollutants and microbial
pathogens, extending the shelf-life period of the preserved foods. However, conventional …

There is an increasing demand for bio-based packaging materials incorporated with active
nanoparticles as one of the new technologies to obtain food products with improved quality …