In recent years, the idea of medicine and food homology (MFH), which highlights the
intimate relationship between food and medicine, has gained international recognition …

Carotenoids are fat-soluble natural pigments with potent antioxidant and antibacterial
properties, and their colors are sensitive to environmental pH changes (halochromic …

This review emphasizes the growing technical and functional properties of edible coatings,
as well as their numerous prospective applications. Edible coatings were developed using …

Due to the growing global population and subsequent environment degradation, as well as
changes in the climate, changing consumers' dietary habits is necessary to create strategies …

Hydrophobization could improve the moisture resistance of biopolymer-based materials,
depending on the methods and materials used, providing benefits for packaging …

Ca2+ can boost protein-protein interactions and, if present at an appropriate level, can
potentially improve some physicochemical properties of protein-based gels and films. This …

Bioactive compounds in food and beverages, including fruit juices, are susceptible to
degradation or oxidation during processing and storage. This vulnerability can lead to a …

Eco-friendly functional alginate films with plant extracts (chokeberry pomace (ChP) or lemon
balm (LB) herb) were obtained. Moreover, deep eutectic solvents (DESs) based on choline …

In the wake of escalating global concerns over the environmental impact of plastic pollution,
there has been an unprecedented call for sustainable alternatives. The food-packaging …

The use of active packaging made from biodegradable polymers can contribute to the
environment and to the food industry by increasing the shelf life of their products. This study …