Antimicrobial Efficiency of Edible Films in Food Industry

Authors

  • Dan Cristian VODNAR University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Mănăștur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca (RO)
  • Oana Lelia POP University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Mănăștur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca (RO)
  • Francisc Vasile DULF University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Mănăștur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca (RO)
  • Carmen SOCACIU University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Mănăștur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca (RO)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15835/nbha43210048

Keywords:

antimicrobials; edible films; fruits and vegetables; meat products; natural compounds

Abstract

In this article, several applications of materials in food packaging and food safety are reviewed, including: polymers as high barrier packaging materials, natural substances as potent antimicrobial agents, and the efficiency of antimicrobial films in food industry. Active antimicrobial food packaging systems are supposed not only to passively protect food products against environmental factors, but also to inhibit or retard microbial growth on the food surface, extending the shelf life of products. Edible films can be incorporated into conventional food packaging systems with a dual purpose as an edible and antimicrobial component. Applications of antimicrobial films to fruits, vegetables and meat products have received increasing interest because films can serve as carriers for various natural antimicrobials that can maintain fresh quality, extend product shelf life and reduce the risk of pathogen growth. In the future, eco-friendly antimicrobial packaging films are promising food packaging materials because its biodegradability provides sustainable development for a modern community.

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Published

2015-12-10

How to Cite

VODNAR, D. C., POP, O. L., DULF, F. V., & SOCACIU, C. (2015). Antimicrobial Efficiency of Edible Films in Food Industry. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 43(2), 302–312. https://doi.org/10.15835/nbha43210048

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DOI: 10.15835/nbha43210048

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