Biomaterials have evolved from inert materials that lack interaction with the body to
biologically active, instructive materials that host and provide signals to surrounding cells …

Alginate is a naturally occurring polysaccharide used in the bio industry. It is mainly derived
from brown algae species. Alginate-based edible coatings and films attract interest for …

The accumulation of synthetic plastics, mainly from food packaging, is causing a serious
environmental problem. It is driving research efforts to the development of biodegradable …

The use of polysaccharide-based materials presents an eco-friendly technological solution,
by reducing dependence on fossil resources while reducing a product's carbon footprint …

Intake of fruits and vegetables has been linked with various health benefits. Fruits and
vegetables can be consumed either fresh or processed. Production and consumption of …

Water-soluble gums (hydrocolloids) are used for various applications as coating agents,
packaging films, texture modifiers, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers. Edible coatings …

Rapid loss of quality and decay causes economic loss of strawberries after harvest. The
effects of an edible coating based on natural Aloe vera (AV) gel in combination with ascorbic …

Edible coatings are an environmentally friendly technology that is applied on many products
to control moisture transfer, gas exchange or oxidation processes. Edible coatings can …

Gums are a class of naturally occurring polysaccharides/carbohydrate polymers derived
from renewable sources, which have the capacity to hydrate in water either by forming a gel …

With the increasing population of the world food demand is also increasing but
unfortunately, many countries in the world are lacking suitable and economical postharvest …