Abstract
The development of edible films and coatings has seen remarkable growth in recent decades and is expected to have an important impact on the quality of food products in the coming years. This growth is attributed to the increasing knowledge of edible films and edible coating technology, as well as advances in material science and processing technology. Packaging is used in order to reduce synthetic packaging and can play a role as an eco-friendly biodegradable package or a protective coating on the food surface. A large amount of bio-based polymers have been used in the production of edible films and coatings. Novel sources of edible materials, as well as the novel processing techniques, are a subject of great interest due to their promising potential as innovative food packaging systems. This paper presents the concept and potential for application of new film-forming materials and management of food wastes from the fruit and vegetable industry, which can encounter problems in appropriate disposal. It summarizes the extensive knowledge about the new film-forming materials such as plant residues, flours and gums to show their protective effectiveness and suitability in various types of foods.
Highlights
An edible coating is a thin layer of edible material, which is formed as a protective coating on foods and can be consumed together with those products
The results indicated that theand cactus-based edible coating increased shelf life mandarin with regard to its chemical physical characteristics increased the shelf life of Kinnow mandarin its chemical and physical characteristics such such as pH, acidity, aroma, colour, texturewith and regard generaltoappearance
The results showed that using gum arabic with essential oils effectively reduced the growth of Colletotrichum musae and Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in response to anthracnose in tropical fruit
Summary
An edible coating is a thin layer of edible material, which is formed as a protective coating on foods and can be consumed together with those products. Different active compounds such as antimicrobials, antioxidant, colour agents, flavours, and nutraceuticals are incorporated into film-forming solution in order to improve the quality, stability, and safety of packed foods Those ingredients may provide antibacterial, antifungal or antioxidant properties of edible material [4,5]. The coating method may involve dipping (immersing), spraying, spreading or brushing Dry processing such as thermopressing/thermoforming or extrusion is used only in the production of edible films, especially in order to apply them as edible packages. An important research trend is the investigation of novel sources as potential new edible films and coatings Those materials may be among the available food compounds that exists but have not been tested as edible packaging components or industrial by-products and waste which find a sustainable application. This review provides interesting information for the food industry about new edible films and coatings that could be considered as sustainable
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