Biodegradable packaging materials for food products
Abstract
Overcoming the problem of microbial recontamination of various ready-to-eat food products can be achieved through proper packaging. The paper analyzes current trends in the development of biodegradable edible coatings for food products. Strategies for improving mechanical and barrier properties by creating nanocomposites and blends with other biopolymers are considered. Special attention is paid to the concept of active packaging using essential oils and natural antioxidants, which helps to extend the shelf life and improve the quality of food products, as well as to meet the growing consumer demand for more natural and environmentally friendly products. The results of the analysis confirm the effectiveness of coatings in extending the shelf life of products and ensuring their microbiological safety. The review presents the current state of the art in the application of antimicrobial biodegradable films in food packaging, and also highlights current research on the implementation of nanotechnologies for the development of new biodegradable pac k aging systems. The practical significance of the work lies in the fact that the use of the developed compositions allows the shelf life of perishable products (meat, fish, dairy, fruit and berry products) to be extended for a significant period of time, depending on the composition of the coating and storage conditions, which is of great importance for the sale of goods and logistics chains.References
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