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Development and characterization of sustainable chitosan film enriched with ashwagandha extract as an alternative packaging material for enhancing shelf life of fresh-cut fruits

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: (29.25 mm). When tested over a 9-day storage period, the ASH3/Cs film effectively preserved fresh-cut strawberries, reducing microbial growth, weight loss, and decay compared to polyethylene (PE) packaging. These results highlight the potential of ASH3/Cs film as a sustainable and efficient alternative for food packaging, offering enhanced preservation and safety for perishable fruits.

Source: RSC Advances

DOI: 10.1039/d5ra01102g

Authors: Mohamed Gouda, Nashi K. Alqahtani, Manal F. Abou Taleb, Ibtisam Alali, Hany M. Abd El-Lateef

Institutions: King Faisal University, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Jouf University

Language: English

Topic: Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,042