Abstract
New antioxidant films based on ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer containing betalain-rich red beet were successfully manufactured and characterized to develop bioactive packaging for food products. Two types of red beet (powder and extract) at different proportions (0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5 % (w/w)) were incorporated into EVOH films, with attention focused on the optical, chemical, thermal, structural, and mechanical and antioxidant properties. The incorporation of any red beet type into EVOH resulted in purple-colored and semi-crystalline thin films, without modifying their thermal stability and mechanical properties. The addition of the beet extract led to a film with higher color intensity, antioxidant activity and lower water loss rate, whereas the addition of powdered beet resulted in an improved UV barrier compared to the extract. The results showed that new antioxidant food packaging films based on EVOH could be realized by utilizing beetroot extract or powder obtained from natural resources.
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