Green banana resistant starch: A promising potential as functional ingredient against certain maladies

H Munir, H Alam, MT Nadeem, RS Almalki… - Food Science & …, 2024‏ - Wiley Online Library
This review covers the significance of green banana resistant starch (RS), a substantial
polysaccharide. The food industry has taken an interest in green banana flour due to its 30 …

Polymer blends of poly (lactic acid) and starch for the production of films applied in food packaging: A brief review

LR Carneiro da Silva, AO Rios… - Polymers from …, 2023‏ - journals.sagepub.com
The limited degradation of synthetic polymers used in food packaging when discarded in the
environment is a major concern for society. Therefore, industry and academia have sought …

[HTML][HTML] Characterization and application of active films based on commercial polysaccharides incorporating ZnONPs

AR da Silva Bruni, JSA Friedrichsen… - International Journal of …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
In the face of the environmental problems caused by using food packaging composed of non-
renewable sources, the aim of this study was producing a new antimicrobial film …

Toward a circular bioeconomy: Exploring pineapple stem starch film as a plastic substitute in single use applications

A Namphonsane, P Suwannachat, CH Chia… - Membranes, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
In this study, biodegradable starch film was developed from pineapple stem waste as a
substitute for non-biodegradable petroleum-based films for single-use applications where …

[HTML][HTML] Structural, thermal, optical, and mechanical properties of composite films developed from the button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)-sourced high molecular …

BA Alimi, M Hoque, S Pathania, J Wilson, B Duffy… - Lwt, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Films were fabricated using the button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) sourced high
molecular weight chitosan with or without potato starch using the casting method. Glycerol …

Development and characterization of biosorbent film from eggshell/orange waste enriched with banana starch

JM Vonnie, K Rovina, NMN 'Aqilah, XWL Felicia - Polymers, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
The conversion of waste into a valuable product is regarded as a promising alternative to
relieving the burden of solid waste management and could be beneficial to the environment …

Biodegradable Coatings Based on Cassava Starch and Poly(Vinyl Alcohol): Potential Application for Prolonging the Shelf Life of Strawberries (Fragaria ananassa) cv …

JSA Friedrichsen, ARS Bruni, ES Alves… - ACS Food Science & …, 2024‏ - ACS Publications
Biodegradable edible coatings have become a viable alternative for preserving fruits such
as strawberries with a high degree of perishability, extending their postharvest shelf life. The …

Toward a circular bioeconomy: Development of pineapple stem starch composite as a plastic-sheet substitute for single-use applications

C Thongphang, A Namphonsane, S Thanawan… - Polymers, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Plastic waste poses a significant challenge for the environment, particularly smaller plastic
products that are often difficult to recycle or collect. In this study, we developed a fully …

Functional properties and in vitro starch digestibility of infrared‐treated (micronized) green banana flour

M Khoza, E Kayitesi, BC Dlamini - … of the Science of Food and …, 2023‏ - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND The consumption of green banana flour (GBF) products has been linked to
reduced glycemic index (GI) and low risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity. The purpose of this …

Fabrication Methods for Green Biopolymer Packaging Films

S Shahzad, M Mujahid - Green Biopolymers for Packaging …, 2025‏ - taylorfrancis.com
When a material is biodegradable and environmentally friendly, it is considered green in
modern parlance. In this modern era, consumers are becoming more environmentally …