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Pectin-based active packaging: A critical review on preparation, physical properties and novel application in food preservation

BackgroundOwing to increasing environmental concerns and growing demands for food quality maintenance, biodegradable active packaging is emerging on the market to overcome the challenges faced by traditional plastic packaging. Pectin, with characteristics of low price, non-toxic and good polymerization, is an ideal material for active food packaging.

Publication date: 01/12/2021

Author: Jiayin Huang, Zhiheng Hu, Lingping Hu, Gaoshang Li, Qian Yao, Yaqin Hu

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.