Contamination of food by spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms is a major challenge to
public health, food security and sustainability. As a response, there has been a growing …

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

Background Microbial contamination and oxidation of nutrients are two main reasons for
food spoilage. Bioactive food fresh-keeping films (FFKFs) or functional edible coatings …

In this study, cinnamon-perilla essential oil (C-PEO) Pickering nanoemulsions were
prepared using collagen as an emulsifier, and the effects of Pickering nanoemulsion …

Background Essential oils have been investigated for their potential application as a natural
ingredient in food preservation. However, the low solubility in the aqueous phase, high …

Edible films with essential oils (EOs) are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to
synthetic packaging due to their environmentally friendly properties and ability as carriers of …

This research was conducted to assess the structure, mechanical, barrier and optical
properties of three edible composite films based on chitosan nanoparticles. Films containing …

As the demand for botanical food additives and eco-friendly food packaging materials
grows, the use of essential oils, edible biodegradable films and coatings are becoming more …

Edible packaging is a sustainable product and technology that uses one kind of “food”(an
edible material) to package another kind of food (a packaged product), and organically …

Ideally, packaging materials should ensure the safety and quality of foods, without
contributing to environmental degradation. Consequently, there is interest in the …