Starch based films and coatings for food packaging: Interactions with phenolic compounds

• Interactions between starch and phenolics in film were mostly non-covalent. • Starch films and coatings can encapsulate phenolics for controlled release. • Optimal composition of phenolics addition is needed to obtain desired films. • Starch films and coatings with phenolics addition can effectively preserve foods. • Strategies to reduce the cost of the films and coatings with phenolics are needed. Biodegradable starch based films and coatings have been a research focus for food packaging. Phenolic compounds have many benefits for food and health applications. This review summarized the recent advances in the development of starch based films and coatings with added phenolic compounds and extracts. The…