Year: 2010
Type: other
Abstract: Difficulties have been encountered in disposing of the huge waste volumes generated by food packaging which is mostly non-biodegradable.Biopolymers have been studied as film forming materials to be used as biodegradable and/or edible films in food packaging.Edible films from fruit purees combine the film forming properties of biopolymers with colors and flavors provided by pigments and aroma compounds from the fruit.The production of edible films from fruit purees is an interesting way of reducing the huge post-harvest losses of tropical fruits in Brazil.The main limitation is related to the relatively poor mechanical and barrier properties of biopolymers when compared to synthetic polymers.Nanofillers such as cellulose nanofibers have been shown as effective reinforcements to biopolymers but there is a need for accurate information on the effects of nanomaterials on human health.
Language: English
Subfield: Biomaterials
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2183335019