Development and characterization of edible films and coatings from Butea monosperma and guar gum for prolonging tomato freshness.

This study develops an edible coating and flexible film from Butea monosperma flower extract and guar gum, which is assessed using various analytical techniques. Advanced techniques like FTIR, TGA, DSC, FESEM, and XRD provided detailed insights into the film's composition, thermal stability, morphology, crystalline structure, thickness, and mechanical properties. During storage, firmness, TSS, weight loss, and decay % were tracked over time.

Mucilage-based composites films and coatings for food packaging application: A review.

Developing sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions has garnered significant interest in recent years. Mucilage-based coatings and composites offer a promising approach due to their biodegradability, renewable nature, and ability to enhance food quality protection. This review paper discusses the impact of mucilage-based composites and coatings on various packaging applications, focusing on their physical, mechanical, morphological, barrier, and functional properties.

Physicochemical characterization of antioxidant film based on ternary blend of chitosan and Tulsi-Ajwain essential oil for preserving walnut.

This study focuses on changes in the physiochemical properties of chitosan film when incorporated with a blend of essential oils of Tulsi and Ajwain. The essential oil blend-loaded films showed a decrement in transparency. Tulsi essential oil decreased the moisture content, swelling capacity, and water solubility.

Recent advances in reinforced bioplastics for food packaging - A critical review.

Recently, diversifying the material, method, and application in food packaging has been massively developed to find more environment-friendly materials. However, the mechanical and barrier properties of the bioplastics are major hurdles to expansion in commercial realization. The compositional variation with the inclusion of different fillers could resolve the lacking performance of the bioplastic.

Recent Advances in the Carotenoids Added to Food Packaging Films: A Review.

Food spoilage is one of the key concerns in the food industry. One approach is the improvement of the shelf life of the food by introducing active packaging, and another is intelligent packaging. Detecting packed food spoilage in real-time is key to stopping outbreaks caused by food-borne diseases.

Halloysite Nanotube as a Functional Material for Active Food Packaging Application: A Review.

Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are naturally occurring nanomaterials with a tubular shape and high aspect ratio, a promising functional additive for active food packaging applications. HNTs have been shown to possess unique properties such as high surface area, thermal stability, and biocompatibility, making them attractive for active food packaging materials. This review summarizes recent research on the use of HNTs as functional additives in active food packaging applications, including antimicrobial packaging, ethylene scavenging packaging, moisture, and gas barrier packaging.

Antimicrobial packaging film from cactus (Cylindropuntia fulgida) mucilage and gelatine.

Gelatine is an excellent substitute for biodegradable packaging materials; nevertheless, it is necessary to mix it with other polymers due to its poor mechanical and high hydrophilicity. In the present study, we used Cylindropuntia fulgida mucilage (CF) as main constituent and gelatine (GTN). The Euphorbia caducifolia extract (ECE) was incorporated in concentrations of 0, 1, 5, 10, 20 %, and its influence on the film's morphological, thermal, mechanical, and water vapor barrier properties was assessed.

Guar gum/carboxymethyl cellulose based antioxidant film incorporated with halloysite nanotubes and litchi shell waste extract for active packaging.

The incorporation of bioactive extract from the food waste into biopolymers is a promising green approach to fabricate active films with antioxidant activity for food packaging. The present study developed bioactive antioxidant films based on guar gum/carboxymethyl cellulose incorporated with halloysite-nanotubes (HNT) and litchi shell extract (LSE). The effects of combining HNT and LSE on the physical, mechanical, and antioxidant properties of the films were analyzed.