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Prolongation of the shelf-life of perishable food products using biodegradable films and coatings.

Author(s) : GUILBERT S., GONTARD N., GORRIS L. G. M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Edible coatings that are applied directly on the food surface are designed which create a modified atmosphere. The edible coatings can be furnished with active compounds such as antimicrobials or antioxidants to obtain additional desired effects. Such packagings and coatings may protect very powerfully against microbial spoilage and loss of intrinsic product quality, resulting in a prolonged shelf-life. An overview of the development and application of edible films and coatings is given here, comprising recent results from the EU project with regard to the barrier properties of edible films and the inclusion of active compounds.

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  • Original title: Prolongation of the shelf-life of perishable food products using biodegradable films and coatings.
  • Record ID : 1997-0310
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Lebensm.-Wiss. Technol. - vol. 29 - n. 1-2
  • Publication date: 1996

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