Pectin is a heterogeneous hydrocolloid present in the primary cell wall and middle lamella in
all dicotyledonous plants, more commonly in the outer fruit coat or peel as compared to the …

Recently, interest in smart packaging, which can show the color change of the packaging
film according to the state of the food and evaluate the quality or freshness of the packaged …

Carbon dots (CDs) were manufactured with banana peels using a hydrothermal method
(200° C for 6 h). The synthesized CDs were spherical particles with a size of 1–3 nm having …

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

Active food packaging is crucial nowadays due to the rising consumer demands for less
processed and preservative-free foods. Also, due to growing concern and overuse of …

Chitosan (CS) films have demonstrated strong antibacterial properties, excellent
biocompatibility and biodegradability, but poor UV blocking, oxygen and water barrier and …

Chitosan/gelatin-based functional films were fabricated by incorporating cinnamon essential
oil (CEO) and rutin for active packaging application. The functional fillers were evenly …

Highly stable nanosized Pickering emulsion (PE) was prepared using clove bud natural
essential oil stabilized with nanocellulose fiber. The PE was used to prepare gelatin/agar …

CQDs are relatively new nanomaterials discovered accidentally during the purification
process of carbon nanotubes. Since then, several attempts have been made to synthesize …

Noni (Morinda citrifolia) fruit is a natural food source rich in antioxidant and antimicrobial
compounds. In this study, the phytochemicals of noni fruit extract (NFE) were identified by …