In the past few decades, fruits have been increasingly consumed, leading to an increase in
global fruit production. However, fresh produce is susceptible to large losses during …

The development of active packaging films and edible coatings based on biopolymers and
natural bioactive substances has received increasing attention in recent years. Propolis …

Background Propolis is a resinous product collected by bees from different plant species that
contains numerous compounds with biological activity like antibacterial, antioxidant and anti …

Global demand for minimally processed fruits and vegetables is increasing due to the
tendency to acquire a healthy lifestyle. Losses of these foods during the chain supply reach …

As essential oils (EOs) possess GRAS status, there is a strong interest in their application to
food preservation. Trends in the food industry suggest consumers are drawn to …

Propolis, as a natural active substance, is rich in polyphenols, with low toxicity, antioxidant,
antifungal and antibacterial properties, which can be applied to the post-harvest …

Water waves are one of the most common phenomena in nature, the studies of which help
energy development, marine/offshore engineering, hydraulic engineering, mechanical …

The food industry nowadays is facing new challenges in terms of sustainability and health
implications of packaging and processing techniques. Due to their desire for new and …

Biodegradable polymers are non-toxic, environmentally friendly biopolymers with
considerable mechanical and barrier properties that can be degraded in industrial or home …

Green propolis is an attractive natural source of antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds. In
this paper, pectin (P) films incorporated with green propolis extract (PE)(ie, P/PE films) were …