scholarly journals Edible Films and Coatings as Food-Quality Preservers: An Overview

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 249
Author(s):  
Elsa Díaz-Montes ◽  
Roberto Castro-Muñoz
Keyword(s):  
Food Packaging ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Edible Films ◽  
Food Preservation ◽  
Edible Coatings ◽  
Nutritional Properties ◽  
Current State ◽  
Synthetic Materials

Food preservation technologies are currently facing important challenges at extending the shelf-life of perishable food products (e.g., meat, fish, milk, eggs, and many raw fruits and vegetables) that help to meet the daily nutrient requirement demand. In addition, food preservation has gone beyond only preservation; the current techniques are focused on the fulfillment of two additional objectives, the suitability of the used processes and generation of environmentally friendly products with non-presence of any side effect on health. Moreover, they are also looking for additional nutritional properties. One of these preservation protocols deals with the use of edible films and coatings. Therefore, this review shows an overview of synthetic materials (e.g., glass, aluminum, plastic, and paperboard), as well as the regulations that limit their application in food packaging. Further, this review releases the current-state-of-the-art of the use of films and edible coatings as an alternative to conventional packaging, providing the main features that these biodegradable packaging should meet towards specific uses for the conservation and improvement of various food products. Herein, particular attention has been paid to the main used components (e.g., biopolymers, additives, bioactive, and probiotic components), manufacturing methods (for edible films or coatings) and their application to specific products. In addition, an outlook of the application of edible films and coatings as quality indicators of perishable products is shown.

scholarly journals Utilization of Agro-Industrial Wastes as Edible Coating and Films for Food Packaging Materials

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Urmila Choudhary ◽  
Basant Kumar Bhinchhar ◽  
Vinod Kumar Paswan ◽  
Sheela Kharkwal ◽  
Satya Prakash Yadav ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Edible Films ◽  
Food Preservation ◽  
Solid Wastes ◽  
Industrial Wastes ◽  
Packaging Materials ◽  
Edible Coatings ◽  
Biodegradable Packaging ◽  
Synthetic Materials

Mostly, food packaging employs synthetic materials obtained from nonrenewable sources. These packaging materials are based on petrochemicals and cause substantial environmental problems by producing massive amounts of non-biodegradable solid wastes. Edible coatings and films are considered as the potential solution to these problems of non-biodegradable packaging solid wastes for maintaining food-environment interactions, retaining food quality, and extending shelf life. In addition, edible coatings and films offer prevention from microbial spoilage of packed foods by controlling moisture and gas barrier characteristics. Increasing environmental concerns and consumer demands for high-quality eco-friendly packaging have fueled the advancement of innovative packaging technologies, for instance, the development of biodegradable films from renewable agricultural and food processing industry wastes. Therefore, the current chapter presents the application of edible coatings and films as an alternative to conventional packaging, emphasizing the fundamental characterization that these biodegradable packaging should hold for specific applications such as food preservation and shelf life enhancement. The primary employed components (e.g., biopolymers, bioactive, and additives components), manufacturing processes (for edible films or coatings), and their application to specific foods have all been given special consideration in this chapter. Besides, a future vision for the use of edible films and coatings as quality indicators for perishable foods is presented.

scholarly journals Development and characterization of probiotic mucilage based edible films for the preservation of fruits and vegetables

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Mohammad Davachi ◽  
Neethu Pottackal ◽  
Hooman Torabi ◽  
Alireza Abbaspourrad
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Edible Films ◽  
Food Preservation ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
The Public ◽  
Medical Benefits ◽  
Seed Mucilage

AbstractThere is growing interest among the public and scientific community toward the use of probiotics to potentially restore the composition of the gut microbiome. With the aim of preparing eco-friendly probiotic edible films, we explored the addition of probiotics to the seed mucilage films of quince, flax, and basil. These mucilages are natural and compatible blends of different polysaccharides that have demonstrated medical benefits. All three seed mucilage films exhibited high moisture retention regardless of the presence of probiotics, which is needed to help preserve the moisture/freshness of food. Films from flax and quince mucilage were found to be more thermally stable and mechanically robust with higher elastic moduli and elongation at break than basil mucilage films. These films effectively protected fruits against UV light, maintaining the probiotics viability and inactivation rate during storage. Coated fruits and vegetables retained their freshness longer than uncoated produce, while quince-based probiotic films showed the best mechanical, physical, morphological and bacterial viability. This is the first report of the development, characterization and production of 100% natural mucilage-based probiotic edible coatings with enhanced barrier properties for food preservation applications containing probiotics.

scholarly journals Trends in Chitosan as a Primary Biopolymer for Functional Films and Coatings Manufacture for Food and Natural Products

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 767
Author(s):  
Elsa Díaz-Montes ◽  
Roberto Castro-Muñoz
Keyword(s):  
Food Packaging ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Edible Films ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Food Preservation ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Biodegradable Packaging ◽  
Product Consumption ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
Processed Products

Some of the current challenges faced by the food industry deal with the natural ripening process and the short shelf-life of fresh and minimally processed products. The loss of vitamins and minerals, lipid oxidation, enzymatic browning, and growth of microorganisms have been the main issues for many years within the innovation and improvement of food packaging, which seeks to preserve and protect the product until its consumption. Most of the conventional packaging are petroleum-derived plastics, which after product consumption becomes a major concern due to environmental damage provoked by their difficult degradation. In this sense, many researchers have shown interest in edible films and coatings, which represent an environmentally friendly alternative for food packaging. To date, chitosan (CS) is among the most common materials in the formulation of these biodegradable packaging together with polysaccharides, proteins, and lipids. The good film-forming and biological properties (i.e., antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral) of CS have fostered its usage in food packaging. Therefore, the goal of this paper is to collect and discuss the latest development works (over the last five years) aimed at using CS in the manufacture of edible films and coatings for food preservation. Particular attention has been devoted to relevant findings in the field, together with the novel preparation protocols of such biodegradable packaging. Finally, recent trends in new concepts of composite films and coatings are also addressed.

scholarly journals An Extensive Review of Natural Polymers Used as Coatings for Postharvest Shelf-Life Extension: Trends and Challenges

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 3271
Author(s):  
Maricarmen Iñiguez-Moreno ◽  
Juan Arturo Ragazzo-Sánchez ◽  
Montserrat Calderón-Santoyo
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Composite Coatings ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Edible Films ◽  
Life Extension ◽  
Natural Polymers

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 much as 30%; reducing them represents a challenge for the industry and scientific sectors. The use of edible packaging based on biopolymers is an alternative to mitigate the negative impact of conventional films and coatings on environmental and human health. Moreover, it has been demonstrated that natural coatings added with functional compounds reduce the post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables without altering their sensorial and nutritive properties. Furthermore, the enhancement of their mechanical, structural, and barrier properties can be achieved through mixing two or more biopolymers to form composite coatings and adding plasticizers and/or cross-linking agents. This review shows the latest updates, tendencies, and challenges in the food industry to develop eco-friendly food packaging from diverse natural sources, added with bioactive compounds, and their effect on perishable foods. Moreover, the methods used in the food industry and the new techniques used to coat foods such as electrospinning and electrospraying are also discussed. Finally, the tendency and challenges in the development of edible films and coatings for fresh foods are reviewed.

scholarly journals State of the Art of Antimicrobial Edible Coatings for Food Packaging Applications

Coatings ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arantzazu Valdés ◽  
Marina Ramos ◽  
Ana Beltrán ◽  
Alfonso Jiménez ◽  
María Garrigós
Keyword(s):  
Food Packaging ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Edible Coatings

scholarly journals Alginate-Based Edible Films and Coatings for Food Packaging Applications

Foods ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tugce Senturk Parreidt ◽  
Kajetan Müller ◽  
Markus Schmid
Keyword(s):  
Food Packaging ◽  
Edible Films ◽  
Edible Coatings ◽  
Coating Film ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Essential Information ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
New Research

Alginate is a naturally occurring polysaccharide used in the bio industry. It is mainly derived from brown algae species. Alginate-based edible coatings and films attract interest for improving/maintaining quality and extending the shelf-life of fruit, vegetable, meat, poultry, seafood, and cheese by reducing dehydration (as sacrificial moisture agent), controlling respiration, enhancing product appearance, improving mechanical properties, etc. This paper reviews the most recent essential information about alginate-based edible coatings. The categorization of alginate-based coatings/film in food packaging concept is formed gradually with the explanation of the most important titles. Emphasis will be placed on active ingredients incorporated into alginate-based formulations, edible coating/film application methods, research and development studies of coated food products and mass transfer and barrier characteristics of the alginate-based coatings/films. Future trends are also reviewed to identify research gaps and recommend new research areas. The summarized information presented in this article will enable researchers to thoroughly understand the fundamentals of the coating process and to develop alginate-based edible films and coatings more readily.

scholarly journals Films and edible coatings containing antioxidants - a review

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaliana Sitonio Eça ◽  
Tanara Sartori ◽  
Florencia Cecilia Menegalli
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Natural Antioxidants ◽  
Edible Films ◽  
Edible Coatings ◽  
Synthetic Antioxidants ◽  
Bioactive Properties ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Pure Compounds ◽  
Fresh Cut

The incorporation of natural antioxidants into films and edible coatings can modify their structure, improving their functionality and applicability in foods, such as in fresh-cut fruits. This paper reviews the more recent literature on the incorporation of antioxidants from several sources into films and edible coatings, for application in fruits and vegetables. The use of synthetic antioxidants in foods has been avoided due to their possible toxic effects. Instead, a wide range of natural antioxidants (such as essential oils and plant extracts, as well as pure compounds, like ascorbic acid and α-tocopherol) have been incorporated into edible films and coatings to improve their bioactive properties. Films and coatings containing added antioxidants help to preserve or enhance the sensory properties of foods and add value to the food products by increasing their shelf life.

scholarly journals Use of Spectroscopic Techniques to Monitor Changes in Food Quality during Application of Natural Preservatives: A Review

Antioxidants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdo Hassoun ◽  
Maria Carpena ◽  
Miguel A. Prieto ◽  
Jesus Simal-Gandara ◽  
Fatih Özogul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Quality ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Edible Films ◽  
Food Preservation ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Spectroscopic Techniques ◽  
Synthetic Chemicals ◽  
Antioxidant Agents ◽  
The One ◽  
Natural Preservatives

Consumer demand for food of high quality has driven research for alternative methods of food preservation on the one hand, and the development of new and rapid quality assessment techniques on the other hand. Recently, there has been a growing need and interest in healthier food products, which has led to an increased interest in natural preservatives, such as essential oils, plant extracts, and edible films and coatings. Several studies have shown the potential of using biopreservation, natural antimicrobials, and antioxidant agents in place of other processing and preservation techniques (e.g., thermal and non-thermal treatments, freezing, or synthetic chemicals). Changes in food quality induced by the application of natural preservatives have been commonly evaluated using a range of traditional methods, including microbiology, sensory, and physicochemical measurements. Several spectroscopic techniques have been proposed as promising alternatives to the traditional time-consuming and destructive methods. This review will provide an overview of recent studies and highlight the potential of spectroscopic techniques to evaluate quality changes in food products following the application of natural preservatives.

scholarly journals Emerging Nanomaterial Applications for Food Packaging and Preservation: Safety Issues and Risk Assessment

Proceedings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Sofia Agriopoulou ◽  
Eygenia Stamatelopoulou ◽  
Vasiliki Skiada ◽  
Panagiotis Tsarouhas ◽  
Theodoros Varzakas
Keyword(s):  
Food Quality ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Food Preservation ◽  
Quality Monitoring ◽  
Edible Coatings ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Safety Parameters ◽  
Toxicological Risk ◽  
Efficient Option

The contribution of nanomaterials to the development of food packaging systems has been enormous in last years. Nanomaterial is defined as material having one or more dimensions in the range of 1–100 nm. Nano-sized materials change their optical, magnetic, electrical, and other properties, and for this reason are widely used in food packaging. Nanoparticles (NPs), nanocomposites (NCs), nanoclays (NCs), nanoemulsions (NEs), nanosensors (NSs), and nanostructures (NSTs) are some of the important nanomaterials that have been used in food packaging and preservation. Nanomaterials can offer solutions in food packaging and preservation through active and smart packaging, edible coatings, and the development of a wide range of capable nanosystems. Therefore, nanomaterials can be considered as important tools and efficient options for controlling, limiting, and improving safety parameters and food quality that are highly desirable in food technology. Innovative nanomaterials even achieve real-time food quality monitoring, providing an efficient option in food preservation applications. The toxicological risk posed by the use of nanomaterials in food packaging, particularly the case of edible nano-packaging, is significantly linked to the migration phenomenon as well as the occurrence of toxic effects on the exposed human body.

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