reviewPolymersMar 30, 2023GOLD OA

Mechanical Properties of Protein-Based Food Packaging Materials

University of Nizwa · University of Petroleum and Energy Studies · +5 more institutions

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Abstract

The quality and safety of food products greatly depend on the physiochemical properties of the food packaging material. There is an increasing trend in the utilization of protein-based biopolymers for the preparation of edible films and coating due to their film-forming properties. Various studies have reported the preparation of protein-based edible films with desirable mechanical and barrier properties. The mechanical attributes of the protein-based food packaging materials can be enhanced by incorporating various components in the film composition such as plasticizers, surfactants, crosslinkers, and various bioactive compounds, including antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds. This review article…

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