Food-producing animals have the highest concentration of collagen in their extracellular
matrix. Collagen and gelatin are widely used in food industry due to their specific structural …

The greatest challenge encountered by the food manufacturer is the loss of quality of food
products during storage, which eventually adds to the waste. Edible packaging is known as …

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 …

Gelatin is one of the most widely used hydrocolloids; mammalian, poultry, and fish wastes
are an exciting source for gelatin production. The market size of gelatin will reach 5.0 billion …

Background The production of packaging has generated heightened interest among
researchers due to the repercussions of its disposal, particularly concerning petroleum …

In the past few decades, fruits have been increasingly consumed, leading to an increase in
global fruit production. However, fresh produce is susceptible to large losses during …

Background Fruits and vegetables constitute an integral part of diet for humans. Quality,
safety and extended shelf life are important aspects governing the availability and …

Globally, fruit production has increased in recent years due to their increase consumption in
human diet. Fruits are rich in nutrients associated with a beneficial effect on human health …

Petroleum-based polymers are used in a multitude of products in the commercial world, but
their high degree of contamination and non-biodegradability make them unattractive. The …

The rejection of chemical additives has attracted the attention of consumers and research
personals to continuously improve quality and safety of food. Chitosan is a polyelectrolyte …