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  • Title: Potentials of polysaccharides, lipids and proteins in biodegradable food packaging applications.
    Author: Amin U, Khan MU, Majeed Y, Rebezov M, Khayrullin M, Bobkova E, Shariati MA, Chung IM, Thiruvengadam M.
    Journal: Int J Biol Macromol; 2021 Jul 31; 183():2184-2198. PubMed ID: 34062159.
    Abstract:
    Bio-based packaging materials are gaining importance due to their biodegradability, sustainability and environmental friendliness. To control the food quality and improve the food safety standards, proteins polysaccharide and lipid-based packaging films are enriched with bioactive and functional substances. However, poor permeability and mechanical characteristics are the challenging areas in their commercialization. Scientists and researchers are using a combination of techniques i.e. hydrogels, crosslinking, etc. to improve the intermolecular forces between different components of the film formulation to counter these challenges More recently, biodegradable packaging materials, sometimes edible, are also used for the delivery of functional ingredients which reveals their potential for drug delivery to counter the nutrient deficiency problems. This study highlights the potentials of bio-based materials i.e. proteins, polysaccharides, lipids, etc. to develop biodegradable packaging materials. It also explores the additives used to improve the physicochemical and mechanical properties of biodegradable packaging materials. Furthermore, it highlights the novel trends in biodegradable packaging from a food safety and quality point of view.
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