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Active and intelligent biodegradable packaging films using food and food waste-derived bioactive compounds: A review

BackgroundThe growing environmental concern of plastic packaging disposal has led to the innovation of biodegradable biopolymers. Consumer demand and health concern further necessitate the emergence of active and intelligent packaging system to monitor the quality of packed food. Whereas, the use of chemical dyes as an indicator in smart packaging is not suitable for food packaging because of their high toxicity and harmful effects on human health and the environment. Hence, the researchers are focused on natural pigments derived from plants and food waste as indicating substance in biodegradable packaging and also for the valorization of food waste.

Publication date: 01/11/2020

Author: Nitya Bhargava, Vijay Singh Sharanagat, Rahul S Mor, Kshitiz Kumar

Trends in Food Science & Technology



      

This project has received funding from the Bio Based Industries Joint Undertaking under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 837761.