Active packaging is a novel strategy for maintaining the shelf life of products and ensuring
their safety, freshness, and integrity that has emerged with the consumer demand for safer …

This study aimed to inhibit fungal spoilage in bread by applying cassava starch fibers loaded
with lemongrass essential oil (LEO). Cassava starch was extracted and measured for …

Background Starch is a biodegradable, renewable, low-cost, and biocompatible
carbohydrate. Such characteristics make this polymer suitable for applications in various …

Onion skin is biomass commonly discarded in the environment, rich in bioactive compounds
with antioxidant and antimicrobial potential; thus, we propose valorizing this residue using …

Starches from alternative sources, such as avocado seed, have potential for application in
the encapsulation of essential oils. This study aimed to extract starch from avocado seeds …

This research aimed to extract dietary fiber and phytochemicals from matured bottle gourd
(Lagenaria siceraria) seeds and use as ingredients in the preparation of cookies. Extraction …

The search for food products with fewer synthetic preservatives has grown, and industries
are looking for strategies to extend the food shelf life safely. Essential oils are an alternative …

Native starches have a high potential for producing capsules by electrospraying despite still
being little explored as biopolymeric material. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate …

The development of active and smart packaging from non-conventional food sources is an
ecological trend to ensure safe food supply in the food chain. The study aimed to develop …

Extracts from plants have been one of the main sources of antioxidants, namely
polyphenols. The associated drawbacks, such as instability against environmental factors …