Gelatin is an important biopolymer that is extracted from collagen and is extensively used in
the food industry because of its excellent functional properties. However, native gelatin films …

The current global scenario has a great impact on the development of new bio-based
materials due to its vital advantages that are helpful in replacing synthetic and hazardous …

Chitosan (CS) has been extensively studied because of its biocompatibility,
biodegradability, low toxicity, and good film-forming properties. However, pristine CS has …

Gelatin/agar-based smart and functional freshness indicator films were fabricated using blue
anthocyanin and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO). The anthocyanin was extracted from …

Polysaccharides have attracted considerable attention in a broad range of applications in
recent years, which is due to their remarkable features such as biocompatibility …

Bio-based packaging materials are gaining importance due to their biodegradability,
sustainability and environmental friendliness. To control the food quality and improve the …

The concept of circular economy has been ubiquitous over the past five years and has been
steadily gaining a consensus as a new paradigm. Circular economy covers a wide spectrum …

Background The limitation of preservation technology causes great losses on fresh fruits and
vegetables (F&V) during postharvest. Ultraviolet (UV) as a secondary catalyst can trigger the …

The effects of covalent cross-linking of soy protein isolate (SPI-12%) with tannic acid (TA-29,
58, 88,117,146 μmol/g SPI) in an alkaline environment on the structure, antioxidant activity …

The development of novel biopolymers with improved functioning, gaseous barrier abilities,
and prolonged shelf life will be possible through the creation of innovative technologies in …