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  • Title: Intelligent and active biodegradable biopolymeric films containing carotenoids.
    Author: de Oliveira Filho JG, Bertolo MRV, Fernandes SS, Lemes AC, da Cruz Silva G, Junior SB, de Azeredo HMC, Mattoso LHC, Egea MB.
    Journal: Food Chem; 2024 Feb 15; 434():137454. PubMed ID: 37716153.
    Abstract:
    There is growing interest in the use of natural bioactive compounds for the development of new bio-based materials for intelligent and active food packaging applications. Several beneficial effects have been associated with the antioxidant and antimicrobial potentials of carotenoid compounds. In addition, carotenoids are sensitive to pH changes and oxidation reactions, which make them useful bioindicators of food deterioration. This review summarizes the current research on the application of carotenoids as novel intelligent and active biodegradable food packaging materials. Carotenoids recovered from food processing by-products can be used in the development of active food packaging materials due to their antioxidant properties. They help maintain the stability of lipid-rich foods, such as vegetable oils. Additionally, when incorporated into films, carotenoids can monitor food oxidation, providing intelligent functionalities.
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