Abstract
Edible polymers have established substantial deliberation in modern eons because of their benefits comprising use as edible materials over synthetic polymers. This could contribute to the reduction of environmental contamination. Edible polymers can practically diminish the complexity and thus improve the recyclability of materials, compared to the more traditional non-environmentally friendly materials and may be able to substitute such synthetic polymers. A synthetic hydrogel polymer unlocked a new possibility for development of films, coatings, extrudable pellets, and synthetic nanopolymers, particularly designed for medical, agricultural, and industrial fields. Edible polymers offer many advantages for delivering drugs and tissue engineering. Edible polymer technology helps food industries to make their products more attractive and safe to use. Novel edible materials have been derived from many natural sources that have conventionally been regarded as discarded materials. The objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive introduction to edible polymers by providing descriptions in terms of their origin, properties, and potential uses.
Highlights
The increasing mandate for high quality, ready-to-eat food products with a long shelf life contributes to the expansion of new processing technologies which ensure that the product’s natural properties and appearance were not dramatically transformed
Edible polymer technology plays an energetic role in drug discovery and was improving outcomes for patients today and addressing unmet therapeutic needs in the future
Edible polymer vaccines on the other hand open an attractive avenue for the oral delivery of vaccines
Summary
The increasing mandate for high quality, ready-to-eat food products with a long shelf life contributes to the expansion of new processing technologies which ensure that the product’s natural properties and appearance were not dramatically transformed. One of them was the introduction of new food product categories, such as safe, convenient, and high quality products. They protect food against the loss of nutrients. Natural polymers can be an alternative source for packaging development due to their precise taste and biodegradability. The main advantage of edible polymer over traditional synthetics was that they can be consumed with the products. Edible polymer can expand the organoleptic properties of packaged foods, provided that they contain various components like
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