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Hamouda RA, Abdel-Hamid MS, Hagagy N, Nofal AM. The potent effect of selenium nanoparticles: insight into the antifungal activity and preservation of postharvest strawberries from gray mold diseases. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:6756-6768. [PMID: 38563620 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Most microorganisms that cause food decay and the lower the shelf life of foods are fungi. Nanotechnologies can combat various diseases and deal with the application of nanomaterial to target cells or tissues. In this study selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs) were synthesized using ascorbic acid and characterized by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction and zeta potential. The different concentrations of As/Se-NPs were tested against various fungi, including Alternaria linicola, Alternaria padwickii, Botrytis cinerea, Bipolaris sp., Cephalosporium acremonium, Fusarium moniliform and Fusarium semitectum. This study tested the influence of coated As/Se-NPs on healthy strawberry fruits and those infected with Botrytis cinerea during 16 days of storage, with regard to shelf life, decay percentage, weight loss, total titratable acidity percentage, total soluble solids content (TSS) and anthocyanin content. RESULTS Energy-dispersive X-ray analysis showed only two elements: selenium and oxygen. TEM images showed that the nanoparticles ranged in size between 26 to 39 nm and were rhombohedral in shape. Se-NPs showed antifungal activity against all tested fungi, the most effective being against Botrytis cinerea, Cephalosporium acremonium and Fusarium semitectum. During storage periods of strawberries fruits coated with As/Se-NPs, the shelf life was increased, and the number of decaying fruits was less than in control (uncoated) and coated infected fruits. The decline in weight loss was lower in coated fruits than in control fruits. CONCLUSION These findings demonstrated that As/Se-NPs could effectively maintain the postharvest quality of strawberries, even when the fruit was infected with B. cinerea. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Ragaa A Hamouda
- Department of Biology, Collage of Sciences and Arts Khulais, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Microbial Biotechnology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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- Microbial Biotechnology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, Collage of Sciences and Arts Khulais, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Environmental Studies and Research Institute, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt
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Luo G, Li J, Qin X, Wang Q, Zhong J. Improved moisture barrier and mechanical properties of rice protein/sodium alginate films for banana and oil preservation: Effect of the type and addition form of fatty acid. Food Chem 2024; 460:140764. [PMID: 39121763 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Attenuating the moisture sensitivity of hydrophilic protein/polysaccharide-based films without impairing other properties remains a challenge. Fatty acid dispersed in Pickering emulsion was proposed to overcome such issue. An increase in fatty acid chain length slightly reduced the water vapor permeability (WVP) of emulsion films. As the number of fatty acid double bonds increased from 0 to 1, the WVP of emulsion films was significantly decreased by 14.02% while mechanical properties were significantly enhanced. More hydrogen bonds and stronger electrostatic interactions in the presence of fatty acids were observed by molecular dynamics simulation. The weight loss of bananas coated with oleic acid-incorporated film-forming emulsion was 6.81% lower than that of uncoated group after 4 days, and the corresponding film was more effective to delay oil oxidation than the commercial polypropylene film, indicating that the film is a promising alternative to food coating and packaging material.
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- Guoliu Luo
- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Education, Chongqing 400067, China.
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Ebrahimi M, Karimi R, Garmakhany AD. The effect of maltodextrin edible coating containing pyracantha extract and potassium nano-carbonate on secondary metabolites, antioxidant capacity and microbiological properties of grape during cold storage. Heliyon 2024; 10:e34123. [PMID: 39055790 PMCID: PMC11269906 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34123] [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: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the postharvest application of edible coating of maltodextrin containing potassium nanoparticles (KNPs; 0-2%) and pyracantha extract (PE; 0-1.5 %) on the maintenance of phenolic compounds, antioxidant capacity and microbial properties of 'Rishbaba' grape during 60 days at -1 °C using response surface methodology and central composite design. The results showed that the applied coating on Rishbaba grape maintained total phenol, total flavonoids, total anthocyanin, stilbenes (resveratrol and viniferin) and catechin. That also caused higher antioxidant capacity and lower mold and yeast growth in grape during the storage time. Finally, the best cold storage conditions of 'Rishbaba' grape were determined by using the edible maltodextrin coating containing 2 % KNPs and 1.5 % of PE for 34 days with a desirability of 0.728 in terms of investigated Characteristics. The optimized sample has the amount of total phenol (5.79 mg/g), total flavonoid (8.95 mg/g), total anthocyanin (6.48 mg/g) and the greatest ability to inhibit DPPH free radical (42.56 %) and the lowest growth rate of mold and yeast (21 Cfu/g).
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- Maryam Ebrahimi
- Grape Processing and Preservation Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Research Institute of Grape and Raisin, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran
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- Department of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Toyserkan Faculty of Engineering and Natural Resources, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran
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Herrera-Rivera MDR, Torres-Arellanes SP, Cortés-Martínez CI, Navarro-Ibarra DC, Hernández-Sánchez L, Solis-Pomar F, Pérez-Tijerina E, Román-Doval R. Nanotechnology in food packaging materials: role and application of nanoparticles. RSC Adv 2024; 14:21832-21858. [PMID: 38984259 PMCID: PMC11231830 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra03711a] [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: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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Global concerns about food security, driven by rising demand, have prompted the exploration of nanotechnology as a solution to enhance food supply. This shift comes in response to the limitations of conventional technologies in meeting the ever-increasing demand for food products. Consequently, nanoparticles play a crucial role in enhancing food production, preservation, and extending shelf life by imparting exceptional properties to materials. Nanoparticles and nanostructures with attributes like expansive surface area and antimicrobial efficacy, are versatile in both traditional packaging and integration into biopolymer matrices. These distinctive qualities contribute to their extensive use in various food sector applications. Hence, this review explores the physicochemical properties, functions, and biological aspects of nanoparticles in the context of food packaging. Furthermore, the synergistic effect of nanoparticles with different biopolymers, alongside its different potential applications such as food shelf-life extenders, antimicrobial agents and as nanomaterials for developing smart packaging systems were summarily explored. While the ongoing exploration of this research area is evident, our review highlights the substantial potential of nanomaterials to emerge as a viable choice for food packaging if the challenges regarding toxicity are carefully and effectively modulated.
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Etla Abasolo S/N, Barrio del Agua Buena Santiago Suchilquitongo Oaxaca 68230 Mexico
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Etla Abasolo S/N, Barrio del Agua Buena Santiago Suchilquitongo Oaxaca 68230 Mexico
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Etla Abasolo S/N, Barrio del Agua Buena Santiago Suchilquitongo Oaxaca 68230 Mexico
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Etla Abasolo S/N, Barrio del Agua Buena Santiago Suchilquitongo Oaxaca 68230 Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Físico-Matemáticas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León San Nicolas de los Garza Nuevo León 66451 Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Físico-Matemáticas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León San Nicolas de los Garza Nuevo León 66451 Mexico
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Etla Abasolo S/N, Barrio del Agua Buena Santiago Suchilquitongo Oaxaca 68230 Mexico
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Deng P, Zhang Y, Niu Z, Li Y, Wang Z, Jiang F. Multifunctional konjac glucomannan/xanthan gum self-healing coating for bananas preservation. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 270:132287. [PMID: 38735601 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Damage to the integrity of the preservation coating on the fruit surface will seriously affect the shelf life of the fruit. In this work, the strong hydrogen bond interaction between xanthan gum (XG) and konjac glucomannan (KGM) could form hydrogel films with self-healing properties. The introduction of gallic acid (GA) was beneficial to further improve the antioxidant activity and UV shielding performance of the composite films. Surprisingly, the mechanical properties and gas (water vapor, O2 and CO2) barrier properties of the KGM film crosslinked by XG were significantly improved. The experiment of banana preservation showed that the composite coating could effectively delay the water loss and browning of bananas, slow down the decomposition of pectin and starch in the flesh, and extend the shelf life of bananas for >6 days. Therefore, this multifunctional coating is an excellent packaging material and has a very broad application prospect in the field of food preservation.
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- Pengpeng Deng
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Industry Microbiology, National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
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Zhang L, Sathiyaseelan A, Zhang X, Lu Y, Wang MH. Development and Analysis of Silver Nitroprusside Nanoparticle-Incorporated Sodium Alginate Films for Banana Browning Prevention. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:292. [PMID: 38334563 PMCID: PMC10856574 DOI: 10.3390/nano14030292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Banana (Musa acuminate) has been popular among consumers worldwide due to its rich nutrients and minerals. However, bananas are highly susceptible to the physical and biological factors that lead to postharvest loss during transportation and storage. In this work, novel sodium alginate (SA) films incorporated with silver nitroprusside nanoparticles (AgNNPs) were prepared to extend the shelf life of bananas through antibacterial and antioxidant coating. The results exhibited that AgNNPs were cubical and that their size was <500 nm, with metal composition being Ag and Fe. Additionally, the incorporation of AgNNPs in the SA film was seen in FE-SEM and zeta analysis, with an average size of about 365.6 nm. Furthermore, the functional and crystalline properties of AgNNPs were assessed through FTIR and XRD. Transmittance testing of the SA-AgNNPs films confirmed they have good UV barrier properties. SA-AgNNPs films exhibited excellent high antibacterial activity against foodborne pathogens including L. monocytogenes, S. enterica, and E. coli at the concentration of 500 µg/mL. Moreover, during the storage of bananas, SA-AgNNPs nanocomposite coatings act as a barrier to microbial contamination and slow down the ripening of bananas. As a result, compared with SA-coated and uncoated bananas, SA-AgNNPs-coated bananas exhibited the lowest weight loss and lowest total bacterial colonies, thus greatly extending their shelf life. Particularly when coated with SA-AgNNPs films, total bacterial colonies (TBC) in the banana peel and pulp were as low as 1.13 × 103 and 51 CUF/g on the ninth day of storage, respectively. Our work offers an efficient strategy to improve the quality of bananas during the postharvest period, with extensive applications in fruit preservation and food packing.
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- Lina Zhang
- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea; (L.Z.); (A.S.); (X.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea; (L.Z.); (A.S.); (X.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea; (L.Z.); (A.S.); (X.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea; (L.Z.); (A.S.); (X.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea; (L.Z.); (A.S.); (X.Z.); (Y.L.)
- KIIT (Kangwon Institute of Inclusive Technology), Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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Zeng YF, Chen YY, Deng YY, Zheng C, Hong CZ, Li QM, Yang XF, Pan LH, Luo JP, Li XY, Zha XQ. Preparation and characterization of lotus root starch based bioactive edible film containing quercetin-encapsulated nanoparticle and its effect on grape preservation. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 323:121389. [PMID: 37940283 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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The present work aimed to develop a novel bioactive edible film prepared by adding quercetin-encapsulated carboxymethyl lotus root starch nanoparticles (QNPs),gellan gum and lotus root starch. The physicochemical characteristics, preservation effect and mechanism on grapes of the prepared film were investigated. SEM results showed that QNPs (5 %) were dispersed uniformly within lotus root starch matrix, indicating the formation of a stable composite nanoparticle film. In addition, the incorporation of QNPs (5 %) effectively improved the mechanical strength, thermal stability, barrier property and antioxidant activity of QNPs/starch film. Moreover, compared with the control, the QNPs/starch (5 %) film showed effective preservation effect on grapes during 21 days of storage at room temperature, based on the characterization by grape appearance, weight loss, firmness, and titratable acidity. Further studies found that QNPs/starch (5 %) film could exhibit enhanced antioxidant activity and potent anti-fungal ability against Botrytis cinerea, thus extending grape shelf life. In conclusion, the obtained QNPs/starch (5 %) film presented a promising application as an edible packing material for fruit preservation by antioxidant and preventing Botrytis cinerea contamination.
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- Ya-Fan Zeng
- Engineering Research Centre of Bioprocess of Ministry of Education, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Centre of Bioprocess of Ministry of Education, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China
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- Sericultural and Agri-Food Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510610, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Centre of Bioprocess of Ministry of Education, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Centre of Bioprocess of Ministry of Education, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Centre of Bioprocess of Ministry of Education, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Centre of Bioprocess of Ministry of Education, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Centre of Bioprocess of Ministry of Education, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Centre of Bioprocess of Ministry of Education, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Centre of Bioprocess of Ministry of Education, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China.
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- Engineering Research Centre of Bioprocess of Ministry of Education, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China.
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Feng Q, Fan B, He YC, Ma C. Antibacterial, antioxidant and fruit packaging ability of biochar-based silver nanoparticles-polyvinyl alcohol-chitosan composite film. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128297. [PMID: 38007019 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles were prepared by loading Ag+ into biochar of waste barley distillers' grains shell by reduction with trisodium citrate, and this silver-loaded biochar was introduced into polyvinyl alcohol-chitosan. Various analysis with Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Thermogravimetric analysis, and water contact angle revealed that biochar-based silver nanoparticle was incorporated into the polyvinyl alcohol-chitosan film, the biochar-based silver nanoparticles-polyvinyl alcohol-chitosan (C-Ag-loaded PVA/CS) composite film had good thermostability and hydrophobicity. Through the analysis via disk diffusion method, the composite containing 3 % of biochar-based silver nanoparticles-polyvinyl alcohol-chitosan had high antibacterial activity (inhibition zone: 18 mm against E. coli and 15 mm against S. aureus), and the bacterial membrane permeability was measured, indicating that C-Ag-loaded PVA/CS composite film could destroy the cell membrane, release intracellular substances, and have high antioxidant activity. During the storage, the weight loss rate of the biochar-based silver nanoparticles-polyvinyl alcohol-chitosan plastic wrap group was 0.14 %, and the titratable acid content only decreased by 0.061 %, which had a good effect on extending the shelf life of blueberries. The C-Ag-loaded PVA/CS composite film could also delay deterioration of blueberries and prolong storage time. Overall, this composite film had potential in food packaging and extending food shelf-life aspects.
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- Qian Feng
- School of Pharmacy & School of Biological and Food Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Pharmacy & School of Biological and Food Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Pharmacy & School of Biological and Food Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China; State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China.
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Mohamad EA, Shehata AM, Abobah AM, Kholief AT, Ahmed MA, Abdelhakeem ME, Dawood NK, Mohammed HS. Chitosan-based films blended with moringa leaves and MgO nanoparticles for application in active food packaging. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127045. [PMID: 37776934 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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This study aims to address the issue of environmental pollution caused by non-biodegradable petroleum-based food packaging by exploring the application of biodegradable films. Film casting was employed to fabricate food packaging films from chitosan (CS) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) polymers blended with moringa extract (MoE) and various concentrations of magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgO NPs). The films were characterized through multiple techniques, including UV spectroscopy, Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The study investigated the physicomechanical properties, water solubility, water vapor transmission rate, oxygen permeability, migration test, biodegradability, contact angle, anti-fogging, antibacterial and antifungal activity, and application of the films for food packaging. The results showed that blending CS/PVA films with MoE and MgO NPs significantly improved their mechanical properties. The highest tensile strength of 98 MPa was observed in the CPMMgO-0.5 film. The solubility of the films was low, with CPMMgO-0 and CPMMgO-0.25 demonstrating the lowest solubility as weight decreased by 3.41 % and 3.47 %, respectively. The water vapor transmission rate and oxygen permeability decreased with increasing MgO NP concentrations, with the CPMMgO-0.5 film exhibiting the lowest values. The films also demonstrated good biodegradability, anti-fogging ability, antibacterial and antifungal activity, and low water solubility, enabling bead encapsulation over 14 days in good condition. Moreover, the thermal stability of the films was improved, extending the shelf life of bread. Therefore, the fabricated films provide a promising alternative to non-degradable plastic packaging, which heavily contributes to environmental pollution.
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- Ebtesam A Mohamad
- Radiology and Medical Imaging Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul-Aziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; Biophysics Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biotechnology/Biomolecular Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biophysics Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Sultana A, Kumar L, Gaikwad KK. Lignocellulose nanofibrils/guar gum-based ethylene scavenging composite film integrated with zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 for food packaging. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125031. [PMID: 37244327 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Ethylene, a ripening hormone, is critical in limiting the shelf life of fresh produce, specifically climacteric fruits and vegetables. A simple and benign fabrication approach is used to transform sugarcane bagasse, an agro-industrial waste into lignocellulosic nanofibrils (LCNF). In this investigation, biodegradable film was fabricated using LCNF (extracted from sugarcane bagasse) and guar gum (GG) which was reinforced with zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF)-8/zeolite. The LCNF/GG film not only acts as a biodegradable matrix to hold the ZIF-8/zeolite composite, but also possesses ethylene scavenging, antioxidant, and UV-blocking properties. The characterization results suggested that pure LCNF showed antioxidant activity of around 69.55 %. The LCNF/GG/MOF-4 film has shown lowest UV-transmittance (5.06 %) and highest ethylene scavenging capacity (40.2 %) among all the samples. After 6 days of storage at 25 ± 2 °C, packaged control bananas samples underwent significant degradation. In contrast, a banana package consisting of LCNF/GG/MOF-4 film maintained their high quality in terms of colour. Fabricated novel biodegradable film has potential application prospects for being used in prolonging the shelf life of fresh produce.
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- Afreen Sultana
- Department of Paper Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Paper Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Paper Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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Xie C, Wang F, He Z, Tang H, Li H, Hou J, Liu Y, Jiang L. Development and characterization of active packaging based on chitosan/chitin nanofibers incorporated with scallion flower extract and its preservation in fresh-cut bananas. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:125045. [PMID: 37230454 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The aim of this study was to develop a novel active packaging using chitosan (CS) and esterified chitin nanofibers (CF) combined with different contents (1, 2 and 4 wt% on CS basis) of scallion flower extract (SFE) to protect banana samples. The addition of CF significantly improved the barrier and mechanical properties of the CS films (p < 0.05) due to hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interactions. Moreover, the addition of SFE not only improved the physical properties of the CS film but also improved the CS film biological activity. The oxygen barrier property and antibacterial ability of CF-4%SFE were approximately 5.3 and 1.9 times higher than those of the CS film, respectively. In addition, CF-4%SFE had strong DPPH radical scavenging activity (74.8 ± 2.3 %) and ABTS radical scavenging activity (84.06 ± 2.08 %). Fresh-cut bananas stored in CF-4%SFE showed less weight loss, starch loss, color and appearance change than those stored in traditional polyethylene film, which indicated that CF-4%SFE was much better at storing fresh-cut bananas than conventional plastic packaging. For these reasons, CF-SFE films have great potential as a candidate to replace traditional plastic packaging and extend the shelf life of packaged foods.
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- Cancan Xie
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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Wei H, Li L, Zhang T, Seidi F, Xiao H. Platinum-loaded dendritic mesoporous silica as novel ethylene scavenger to extend shelf life of banana (Musa nana). Food Chem 2023; 424:136415. [PMID: 37257279 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Ethylene, released from fruits and vegetables (F&V) after harvest and during storage, often accelerates the ripening or over-ripening and may be caused decay, leading to substantial economic loss. Dendritic mesoporous silica supported (DMS) platinum (Pt/DMS) catalyst as ethylene scavenger was prepared and various characterization results indicated that the as-prepared Pt/DMS with ultra-low Pt loading exhibited excellent ethylene scavenging performance, which could maintain the complete ethylene conversion (100%) over 50 h at 25 °C and even 0 °C for 100 min with superior consecutive cycles by repeating the use of Pt/DMS. The presence of Pt/DMS delayed banana softening, and browning, reduced weight loss and kept the freshness for 14 days. In conclusion, the active packaging incorporated with Pt/DMS catalysts with high ethylene scavenging efficiency is expected to be extremely beneficial to the post-harvest storage life of other fruits and vegetables that needs further related investigation.
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- Haiying Wei
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3, Canada
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3, Canada.
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Wang F, Xie C, Ye R, Tang H, Jiang L, Liu Y. Development of active packaging with chitosan, guar gum and watermelon rind extract: Characterization, application and performance improvement mechanism. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 227:711-725. [PMID: 36565825 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The objective of this study was to make a film matrix containing chitosan (CS) and guar gum (GG), and to improve the physicochemical properties of the film using watermelon rind extract (WRE) as a cross-linker and active substance for the preservation of fresh-cut bananas. The results of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy showed that the WRE and CG matrix formed intermolecular hydrogen bond interactions, which made the structure of the resulting films more compact. With increasing amounts of WRE, the mechanical properties of the films were significantly increased, but the permeability of water vapor and oxygen was significantly decreased (p < 0.05). Notably, when the amount of extract reached 4 wt%, the DPPH radical scavenging activity of the composite film significantly increased to 83.24 %, and the antibacterial activity also reached its highest value. Fresh-cut bananas were stored at room temperature with polyethylene film, CG and CG-WRE. The CG with 4 wt% WRE effectively inhibited the changes in appearance, firmness, weight, color and total soluble solids content of fresh-cut bananas during storage. Therefore, CG-WRE as a novel active food packaging material, has good physicochemical properties and great potential to extend the shelf life of foods.
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- Fenghui Wang
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Soybean Biology of Chinese Education Ministry, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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Nayab DE, Akhtar S. Green synthesized silver nanoparticles from eucalyptus leaves can enhance shelf life of banana without penetrating in pulp. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0281675. [PMID: 36888584 PMCID: PMC9994744 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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Bananas are exposed to serious post-harvest problems resulting in agricultural and economic losses across the world. The severity of problem is linked with the process of rapid ripening and pathogens attack. Such problems have led to economic losses as well as a lower yield of nutritionally rich bananas. The global demand to increase the life span of bananas and their protection from pathogens-borne diseases urged the use of antimicrobial edible coatings of nanoparticles. The present experiment has explored the innovative development of green synthesized nanoparticles from Eucalyptus leaf extract (ELE) to increase the shelf life of bananas up to 32 days from the day of collection. Statistically significant results were recorded (P = 0.05) by applying five different concentrations of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in ranges of 0.01-0.05%. Various morphological and physiological parameters such as color, decay, firmness, weight loss, pulp to peel ratio, pH, titrable acidity (TA), phenolic contents, protein estimation, ethylene production, starch content and total soluble sugars were measured in Cavendish banana (Basrai). Bananas treated with 0.01% AgNPs showed maximum control on its ripeness over morphological and physiological changes. The increase in shelf life was in order 0.01%>0.02%>0.03%>0.04%>0.05%> control. Further, AgNPs reduced the process of ripening by controlling ethylene production. The result has also proved the safety of banana consumption by simple removal of banana peel as penetration of AgNPs from the peel to the pulp was not detected. It is recommended to use 0.01% AgNPs to enhance the shelf life of banana without effecting its nutritive value.
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- Durr-e- Nayab
- Department of Botany, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan
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Zhao J, Liu T, Xia K, Liu X, Zhang X. Preparation and application of edible agar-based composite films modified by cellulose nanocrystals. Food Packag Shelf Life 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2022.100936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Peruvian Biopolymers (Sapote Gum, Tunta, and Potato Starches) as Suitable Coating Material to Extend the Shelf Life of Bananas. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-022-02902-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Wu X, Hu Q, Liang X, Chen J, Huan C, Fang S. Methyl jasmonate encapsulated in protein-based nanoparticles to enhance water dispersibility and used as coatings to improve cherry tomato storage. Food Packag Shelf Life 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2022.100925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hu D, Liu X, Qin Y, Yan J, Li J, Yang Q. A novel edible packaging film based on chitosan incorporated with persimmon peel extract for the postharvest preservation of banana. FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/fqsafe/fyac028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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This study aimed to develop a novel edible packaging film for the postharvest preservation of banana based on chitosan (CS) and persimmon peel extract (PPE). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis showed PPE was evenly distributed in the CS matrix and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy analysis showed CS and PPE interacted to form hydrogen bonds, demonstrating good compatibility. Simultaneously, the addition of PPE also significantly improved CS film's physical properties and antioxidant activity. Among them, the CS film containing 10% PPE (CS-PPE 10) showed the optimal mechanical properties, water vapor barrier properties and oxygen barrier properties. The CS film containing 15% PPE (CS-PPE 15) exhibited the best thermal stability, UV-Vis barrier properties and antioxidant activity. In the experiment of banana preservation, CS-PPE 10 film obtained optimal performance on decreasing senescence spots, weight loss, fruit softening, cell wall degradation, inhibiting the activities of polyphenol oxidase and cell wall degrading enzymes and maintaining the content of total soluble sugar and ascorbic acid during the storage period. Consequently, CS-PPE 10 film was expected to be a novel edible packaging material to maintain banana quality and prolong shelf life.
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Taha IM, Zaghlool A, Nasr A, Nagib A, El Azab IH, Mersal GAM, Ibrahim MM, Fahmy A. Impact of Starch Coating Embedded with Silver Nanoparticles on Strawberry Storage Time. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14071439. [PMID: 35406312 PMCID: PMC9002491 DOI: 10.3390/polym14071439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The strawberry has a very short postharvest life due to its fast softening and decomposition. The goal of this research is to see how well a starch-silver nanoparticle (St-AgNPs) coating affects the physical, chemical, and microbiological qualities of strawberries during postharvest life. Additionally, the effect of washing with running water on silver concentration in coated strawberry fruit was studied by an inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES). Furthermore, the shelf-life period was calculated in relation to the temperature of storage. Fourier transform infrared-attenuated total reflectance (FTIR-ATR), UV-Visible, and Transmission Electron Microscopic (TEM) were used to investigate the structure of starch-silver materials, the size and shape of AgNPs, respectively. The AgNPs were spherical, with an average size range of 12.7 nm. The coated samples had the lowest weight loss, decay, and microbial counts as compared to the uncoated sample. They had higher total acidity and anthocyanin contents as well. The washing process led to the almost complete removal of silver particles by rates ranging from 98.86 to 99.10%. Finally, the coating maintained strawberry qualities and lengthened their shelf-life from 2 to 6 days at room storage and from 8 to 16 days in cold storage.
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- Ibrahim M. Taha
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo 11884, Egypt; (A.Z.); (A.N.); (A.N.)
- Correspondence: (I.M.T.); (A.F.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo 11884, Egypt; (A.Z.); (A.N.); (A.N.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo 11884, Egypt; (A.Z.); (A.N.); (A.N.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo 11884, Egypt; (A.Z.); (A.N.); (A.N.)
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (G.A.M.M.); (M.M.I.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (G.A.M.M.); (M.M.I.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo 11884, Egypt
- Correspondence: (I.M.T.); (A.F.)
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Elawady HE, Sallam YI, Abd El‐Salam EAE. Optimization of a new coating agar gel formulation using D‐optimal mixture design and study its effects on fresh‐cut apple slices along with cold storage. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Zheng M, Chen J, Tan KB, Chen M, Zhu Y. Development of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose film with xanthan gum and its application as an excellent food packaging bio-material in enhancing the shelf life of banana. Food Chem 2021; 374:131794. [PMID: 34906803 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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A novel film composed of xanthan gum (XG) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) was prepared (XH). The films were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The light transmittance, mechanical properties and water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) indicated the good compatibility between XG and HPMC with hydrogen-bond interaction and XG had a significant effect on the chemical structure, crystalline texture and microstructure of the XH composite film. The best XH sample with optimum XG concentration of 2 g/L was used as food packaging via coating onto banana, whereby the weight loss rate on banana was able to decreased from 25 ± 3% (without XH coating) to 16 ± 4% (with XH coating). Consequently, the release of flavor substances was also decreased. Banana shelf life has qualitatively improved with XH composite film for food preservation and affirmed the uses in food packaging applications.
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- Meixia Zheng
- Agricultural Bio-Resources Research Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350003, PR China
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- College of Food Engineering, Zhangzhou Institute of Technology, Zhangzhou 363000, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, PR China.
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- Agricultural Bio-Resources Research Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350003, PR China
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- Agricultural Bio-Resources Research Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350003, PR China.
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