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Ivanov Y, Godjevargova T. Antimicrobial Polymer Films with Grape Seed and Skin Extracts for Food Packaging. Microorganisms 2024; 12:1378. [PMID: 39065146 PMCID: PMC11279212 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12071378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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The development of antimicrobial food packaging is a very important and current goal, but it still difficult to implement in practice. Reducing microbial contamination and preserving food quality are very important tasks for food manufacturers as the use of antimicrobial packaging can preserve the health of consumers. On the other hand, the difficulty of degrading packaging materials, leading to environmental pollution, is also an important problem. These problems can be solved by using biodegradable biopolymers and antimicrobial agents in the production of food packaging. Very suitable antimicrobial agents are grape seed and skin extracts as they have high antioxidant and antimicrobial capacity and are obtained from grape pomace, a waste product of winemaking. The present review presents the valuable bioactive compounds contained in grape seeds and skins, the methods used to obtain the extracts, and their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Then, the application of grape seed and skin extracts for the production of antimicrobial packaging is reviewed. Emphasis is placed on antimicrobial packaging based on various biopolymers. Special attention is also paid to the application of the extract of grape skins to obtain intelligent indicator packages for the continuous monitoring of the freshness and quality of foods. The focus is mainly placed on the antimicrobial properties of the packaging against different types of microorganisms and their applications for food packaging. The presented data prove the good potential of grape seed and skin extracts to be used as active agents in the preparation of antimicrobial food packaging.
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- Department Biotechnology, University “prof. d-r A. Zlatarov”, 8010 Burgas, Bulgaria;
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Cao Y, Wu L, Xia Q, Yi K, Li Y. Novel Post-Harvest Preservation Techniques for Edible Fungi: A Review. Foods 2024; 13:1554. [PMID: 38790854 PMCID: PMC11120273 DOI: 10.3390/foods13101554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Edible fungi are well known for their rich nutrition and unique flavor. However, their post-harvest shelf-life is relatively short, and effective post-harvest preservation techniques are crucial for maintaining their quality. In recent years, many new technologies have been used for the preservation of edible fungi. These technologies include cold plasma treatment, electrostatic field treatment, active packaging, edible coatings, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy, and genetic editing, among others. This paper reviews the new methods for post-harvest preservation of mainstream edible fungi. By comprehensively evaluating the relative advantages and limitations of these new technologies, their potential and challenges in practical applications are inferred. The paper also proposes directions and suggestions for the future development of edible fungi preservation, aiming to provide reference and guidance for improving the quality of edible fungi products and extending their shelf-life.
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- Yuping Cao
- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (Y.C.); (Q.X.); (K.Y.)
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350003, China;
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350003, China;
- National R&D Center for Edible Fungi Processing, Fuzhou 350003, China
- Key Laboratory of Subtropical Characteristic Fruits, Vegetables and Edible Fungi Processing (Co-Construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fuzhou 350003, China
- Fujian Province Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products (Food) Processing Technology, Fuzhou 350003, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (Y.C.); (Q.X.); (K.Y.)
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350003, China;
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (Y.C.); (Q.X.); (K.Y.)
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350003, China;
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350003, China;
- National R&D Center for Edible Fungi Processing, Fuzhou 350003, China
- Key Laboratory of Subtropical Characteristic Fruits, Vegetables and Edible Fungi Processing (Co-Construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fuzhou 350003, China
- Fujian Province Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products (Food) Processing Technology, Fuzhou 350003, China
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Designing antimicrobial polypropylene films with grape pomace extract for food packaging. Food Packag Shelf Life 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2022.100929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Multiobjective Optimization of a Frying Process Balancing Acrylamide Formation and Quality: Solution Analysis and Uncertainty Propagation. Foods 2022; 11:foods11223689. [PMID: 36429281 PMCID: PMC9689119 DOI: 10.3390/foods11223689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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In this study, we performed multi-objective model-based optimization of a potato-frying process balancing between acrylamide production and a quality parameter (yellowness). Solution analysis revealed that, for most of the Pareto solutions, acrylamide levels exceeded the EFSA recommendation. Almost equivalent optimal solutions were found for moderate processing conditions (low temperatures and/or processing times) and the propagation of the uncertainty of the acrylamide production model parameters led to Pareto fronts with notable differences from the one obtained using the nominal parameters, especially in the ranges of high values of acrylamide production and yellowness. These results can help to identify processing conditions to achieve the desired acrylamide/yellowness balance and design more robust processes allowing for the enhancement of flexibility when equivalent optimal solutions can be retrieved.
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Recent Advances and Applications in Starch for Intelligent Active Food Packaging: A Review. Foods 2022; 11:foods11182879. [PMID: 36141005 PMCID: PMC9498516 DOI: 10.3390/foods11182879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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At present, the research and innovation of packaging materials are in a period of rapid development. Starch, a sustainable, low-cost, and abundant polymer, can develop environmentally friendly packaging alternatives, and it possesses outstanding degradability and reproducibility in terms of improving environmental issues and reducing oil resources. However, performance limitations, such as less mechanical strength and lower barrier properties, limit the application of starch in the packaging industry. The properties of starch-based films can be improved by modifying starch, adding reinforcing groups, or blending with other polymers. It is of significance to study starch as an active and intelligent packaging option for prolonging shelf life and monitoring the extent of food deterioration. This paper reviews the development of starch-based films, the current methods to enhance the mechanical and barrier properties of starch-based films, and the latest progress in starch-based activity, intelligent packaging, and food applications. The potential challenges and future development directions of starch-based films in the food industry are also discussed.
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García MR, Ferez-Rubio JA, Vilas C. Assessment and Prediction of Fish Freshness Using Mathematical Modelling: A Review. Foods 2022; 11:foods11152312. [PMID: 35954077 PMCID: PMC9368035 DOI: 10.3390/foods11152312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Fish freshness can be considered as the combination of different nutritional and organoleptic attributes that rapidly deteriorate after fish capture, i.e., during processing (cutting, gutting, packaging), storage, transport, distribution, and retail. The rate at which this degradation occurs is affected by several stress variables such as temperature, water activity, or pH, among others. The food industry is aware that fish freshness is a key feature influencing consumers’ willingness to pay for the product. Therefore, tools that allow rapid and reliable assessment and prediction of the attributes related to freshness are gaining relevance. The main objective of this work is to provide a comprehensive review of the mathematical models used to describe and predict the changes in the key quality indicators in fresh fish and shellfish during storage. The work also briefly describes such indicators, discusses the most relevant stress factors affecting the quality of fresh fish, and presents a bibliometric analysis of the results obtained from a systematic literature search on the subject.
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- Míriam R. García
- Research Group on Biosystems and Bioprocess Engineering (Bio2eng), IIM-CSIC, 36208 Vigo, Spain; (M.R.G.); (J.A.F.-R.)
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- Research Group on Biosystems and Bioprocess Engineering (Bio2eng), IIM-CSIC, 36208 Vigo, Spain; (M.R.G.); (J.A.F.-R.)
- Research Group on Microbiology and Quality of Fruit and Vegetables, CEBAS-CSIC, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Research Group on Biosystems and Bioprocess Engineering (Bio2eng), IIM-CSIC, 36208 Vigo, Spain; (M.R.G.); (J.A.F.-R.)
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Life Cycle Assessment and Preliminary Cost Evaluation of a Smart Packaging System. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14127080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Smart food packaging (SP) is an innovative packaging system that can extend the shelf life of the product and reduce food waste. The objective of the study is the estimation of the environmental and economic sustainability of the overall life cycle of a SP including a chemical sensor able to detect modifications in the concentration of CO2, which is an indicator of food spoilage, and encapsulated oregano essential oil (OEO), capable of inhibiting the microbial growth. For this purpose, a life cycle assessment (LCA), following the ISO 14040 series and ReCiPe methodology, and an economic evaluation of SP, were performed. The environmental footprint (EF) of SP was compared to that of a conventional packaging (CP) in terms of packaging production, use and end of life (EoL) of both the packaging and the contained food product. The results demonstrated that the production of SP burdened by 67% the impact category of climate change. However, when adapting four use and EoL scenarios, namely the CP generates 30% food waste, whereas SP can generate 5% (optimistic scenario), 10% (realistic) or 20% (conservative) waste, SP proved to be environmentally superior in most impact categories.
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Dirpan A, Djalal M, Ainani AF. A Simple Combination of Active and Intelligent Packaging Based on Garlic Extract and Indicator Solution in Extending and Monitoring the Meat Quality Stored at Cold Temperature. Foods 2022; 11:foods11101495. [PMID: 35627064 PMCID: PMC9141895 DOI: 10.3390/foods11101495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Safety and quality, as the major concerns of meat, are highly dependent on the ingredients and packaging techniques used. A basic combination of active and intelligent packaging is believed to be capable of preserving product quality, extending shelf life, and monitoring product deterioration. Therefore, this study aimed to extend and monitor the beef quality at cold temperatures (4 ± 1 °C). The active packaging applied garlic extract (0%, 15%, and 20% (w/w)) to release anti-microbial agents. Meanwhile, the intelligent paper applied a combination of bromothymol blue (BTB) and phenol red (PR) solutions at pH 5.00. The results showed that beef packed without the addition of garlic extract had already deteriorated on the 6th day of storage while, with the addition of garlic extract (15% and 20%) rotted on the 12th day. The intelligent indication label’s color profile changed from dark yellow (fresh), to reddish-yellow (to be consumed immediately), to faded red (rotten). The color change of the intelligent indicator label in response to all meat deterioration criteria demonstrates a linear correlation for determining the extent of rottenness during storage. Therefore, this simple combination of active paper and intelligent indicator can be used to extend the shelf life and monitor meat quality.
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Mesquita PJPD, Alves TS, Barbosa R. Development and characterization of green polyethylene/clay/antimicrobial additive nanocomposites. POLIMEROS 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/0104-1428.20210097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Marzlan AA, Hussin ASM, Bourke P, Chaple S, Barroug S, Muhialdin BJ. Combination of Green Extraction Techniques and Essential Oils to Develop Active Packaging for Improving the Quality and Shelf Life for Chicken Meat. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2021.2013499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Anis Asyila Marzlan
- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
- Halal Products Research Institute, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
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- School of Biosystems and Food Engineering, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- School of Biological Science, Institute for Global Food Security, Queens University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- School of Biosystems and Food Engineering, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Biosystems and Food Engineering, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
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Khan MR, Di Giuseppe FA, Torrieri E, Sadiq MB. Recent advances in biopolymeric antioxidant films and coatings for preservation of nutritional quality of minimally processed fruits and vegetables. Food Packag Shelf Life 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2021.100752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Peñalver-Soto JL, Garre A, Aznar A, Fernández PS, Egea JA. Dynamics of Microbial Inactivation and Acrylamide Production in High-Temperature Heat Treatments. Foods 2021; 10:foods10112535. [PMID: 34828816 PMCID: PMC8624859 DOI: 10.3390/foods10112535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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In food processes, optimizing processing parameters is crucial to ensure food safety, maximize food quality, and minimize the formation of potentially toxigenic compounds. This research focuses on the simultaneous impacts that severe heat treatments applied to food may have on the formation of harmful chemicals and on microbiological safety. The case studies analysed consider the appearance/synthesis of acrylamide after a sterilization heat treatment for two different foods: pureed potato and prune juice, using Geobacillus stearothermophilus as an indicator. It presents two contradictory situations: on the one hand, the application of a high-temperature treatment to a low acid food with G. stearothermophilus spores causes their inactivation, reaching food safety and stability from a microbiological point of view. On the other hand, high temperatures favour the appearance of acrylamide. In this way, the two objectives (microbiological safety and acrylamide production) are opposed. In this work, we analyse the effects of high-temperature thermal treatments (isothermal conditions between 120 and 135 °C) in food from two perspectives: microbiological safety/stability and acrylamide production. After analysing both objectives simultaneously, it is concluded that, contrary to what is expected, heat treatments at higher temperatures result in lower acrylamide production for the same level of microbial inactivation. This is due to the different dynamics and sensitivities of the processes at high temperatures. These results, as well as the presented methodology, can be a basis of analysis for decision makers to design heat treatments that ensure food safety while minimizing the amount of acrylamide (or other harmful substances) produced.
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- Jose Lucas Peñalver-Soto
- Departamento de Ingeniería Agronómica, Instituto de Biotecnología Vegetal, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (ETSIA), Paseo Alfonso XIII, 48, 30203 Cartagena, Spain; (J.L.P.-S.); (A.A.); (P.S.F.)
- Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura (CEBAS-CSIC), Campus Universitario de Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Food Microbiology, Wageningen University & Research, P.O. Box 17, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands;
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Agronómica, Instituto de Biotecnología Vegetal, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (ETSIA), Paseo Alfonso XIII, 48, 30203 Cartagena, Spain; (J.L.P.-S.); (A.A.); (P.S.F.)
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Agronómica, Instituto de Biotecnología Vegetal, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (ETSIA), Paseo Alfonso XIII, 48, 30203 Cartagena, Spain; (J.L.P.-S.); (A.A.); (P.S.F.)
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- Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura (CEBAS-CSIC), Campus Universitario de Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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Ahari H, Soufiani SP. Smart and Active Food Packaging: Insights in Novel Food Packaging. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:657233. [PMID: 34305829 PMCID: PMC8299788 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.657233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The demand for more healthy foods with longer shelf life has been growing. Food packaging as one of the main aspects of food industries plays a vital role in meeting this demand. Integration of nanotechnology with food packaging systems (FPSs) revealed promising promotion in foods’ shelf life by introducing novel FPSs. In this paper, common classification, functionalities, employed nanotechnologies, and the used biomaterials are discussed. According to our survey, FPSs are classified as active food packaging (AFP) and smart food packaging (SFP) systems. The functionality of both systems was manipulated by employing nanotechnologies, such as metal nanoparticles and nanoemulsions, and appropriate biomaterials like synthetic polymers and biomass-derived biomaterials. “Degradability and antibacterial” and “Indicating and scavenging” are the well-known functions for AFP and SFP, respectively. The main purpose is to make a multifunctional FPS to increase foods’ shelf life and produce environmentally friendly and smart packaging without any hazard to human life.
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- Hamed Ahari
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Chang S, Mohammadi Nafchi A, Baghaie H. Development of an active packaging based on polyethylene containing linalool or thymol for mozzarella cheese. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:3732-3739. [PMID: 34262732 PMCID: PMC8269680 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of active polyethylene film (PE) containing linalool and thymol active components on the microbial shelf life of mozzarella cheese. PE films containing different concentrations of linalool or thymol (0%, 1%, 1.5% and 2%) were prepared. The antimicrobial properties of the films were examined, and mozzarella cheese was packed with these active films. The antimicrobial properties of packed samples during 30 days of storage were studied. The obtained results from film tests showed that by increasing the concentration of active agents (linalool and thymol) in PE films, the antimicrobial activities of film samples against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria innocua, and Saccharomyces cervicea were increased. The cheese tests result demonstrated that mozzarella cheese packaging with PE films containing different concentrations of linalool and thymol leads to a decreased growth rate of molds and yeasts in cheeses. At the end of the storage period, the lowest number of molds and yeasts was for a sample packed in PE film containing 2% thymol, which increased from 1.00 to 1.21 Log CFU/g during the storage period. From E. coli and S. aureus contamination, the samples packed in active films were safe until the last day of storage (30th day), while the control sample was unacceptable at 17th day of storage. According to obtained results from this study, it was concluded that the addition of linalool and thymol active components to PE film had a positive effect on the extension of the mozzarella scheese shelf life.
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- Shadi Chang
- Food Science and Technology DepartmentFood Biopolymer Research GroupDamghan BranchIslamic Azad UniversityDamghanIran
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- Food Science and Technology DepartmentFood Biopolymer Research GroupDamghan BranchIslamic Azad UniversityDamghanIran
- Food Technology DivisionSchool of Industrial TechnologyUniversiti Sains MalaysiaPenangMalaysia
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- Food Science and Technology DepartmentFood Biopolymer Research GroupDamghan BranchIslamic Azad UniversityDamghanIran
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Rana RS, Kumar D, Mor RS, Prasad K. Modelling the impact of demand disruptions on two warehouse perishable inventory policy amid COVID-19 lockdown. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS-RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/13675567.2021.1892043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Ranveer Singh Rana
- Department of Production and Industrial Engineering, National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, Jamshedpur, India
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- Department of Production and Industrial Engineering, National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, Jamshedpur, India
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- Department of Food Engineering, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Sonepat, India
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- Department of Production and Industrial Engineering, National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, Jamshedpur, India
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Motelica L, Ficai D, Ficai A, Oprea OC, Kaya DA, Andronescu E. Biodegradable Antimicrobial Food Packaging: Trends and Perspectives. Foods 2020; 9:E1438. [PMID: 33050581 PMCID: PMC7601795 DOI: 10.3390/foods9101438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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This review presents a perspective on the research trends and solutions from recent years in the domain of antimicrobial packaging materials. The antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant activities can be induced by the main polymer used for packaging or by addition of various components from natural agents (bacteriocins, essential oils, natural extracts, etc.) to synthetic agents, both organic and inorganic (Ag, ZnO, TiO2 nanoparticles, synthetic antibiotics etc.). The general trend for the packaging evolution is from the inert and polluting plastic waste to the antimicrobial active, biodegradable or edible, biopolymer film packaging. Like in many domains this transition is an evolution rather than a revolution, and changes are coming in small steps. Changing the public perception and industry focus on the antimicrobial packaging solutions will enhance the shelf life and provide healthier food, thus diminishing the waste of agricultural resources, but will also reduce the plastic pollution generated by humankind as most new polymers used for packaging are from renewable sources and are biodegradable. Polysaccharides (like chitosan, cellulose and derivatives, starch etc.), lipids and proteins (from vegetal or animal origin), and some other specific biopolymers (like polylactic acid or polyvinyl alcohol) have been used as single component or in blends to obtain antimicrobial packaging materials. Where the package's antimicrobial and antioxidant activities need a larger spectrum or a boost, certain active substances are embedded, encapsulated, coated, grafted into or onto the polymeric film. This review tries to cover the latest updates on the antimicrobial packaging, edible or not, using as support traditional and new polymers, with emphasis on natural compounds.
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- Ludmila Motelica
- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (L.M.); (D.F.); (A.F.); (E.A.)
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (L.M.); (D.F.); (A.F.); (E.A.)
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (L.M.); (D.F.); (A.F.); (E.A.)
- Section of Chemical Sciences, Academy of Romanian Scientists, 050045 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (L.M.); (D.F.); (A.F.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, 31030 Antakya Hatay, Turkey;
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (L.M.); (D.F.); (A.F.); (E.A.)
- Section of Chemical Sciences, Academy of Romanian Scientists, 050045 Bucharest, Romania
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Nowadays, technological advancement is in continuous development in all areas, including food packaging, which tries to find a balance between consumer preferences, environmental safety, and issues related to food quality and control. The present paper concretely details the concepts of smart, active, and intelligent packaging and identifies commercially available examples used in the food packaging market place. Along with this purpose, several bioactive compounds are identified and described, which are compounds that can be recovered from the by-products of the food industry and can be integrated into smart food packaging supporting the “zero waste” activities. The biopolymers obtained from crustacean processing or compounds with good antioxidant or antimicrobial properties such as carotenoids extracted from agro-industrial processing are underexploited and inexpensive resources for this purpose. Along with the main agro-industrial by-products, more concrete examples of resources are presented, such as grape marc, banana peels, or mango seeds. The commercial and technological potential of smart packaging in the food industry is undeniable and most importantly, this paper highlights the possibility of integrating the by-products derived compounds to intelligent packaging elements (sensors, indicators, radio frequency identification).
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