Essential oils (EOs) seem to be more versatile and consist of a variety of volatile and organic
biological active substances that are also employed as the better substitutes in the bacteria …

Inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) and natural antioxidant compounds are an emerging trend in
the food industry. Incorporating these substances in biobased and biodegradable matrices …

Quality losses in fresh produce throughout the postharvest phase are often due to the
inappropriate use of preservation technologies. In the last few decades, besides the …

The problem of environmental plastic contamination is one of the most serious issues facing
our world today. The majority of the packaging materials used to preserve food are made of …

It is more effective to maintain good health than to regain it after losing it. This work focuses
on the biochemical defense mechanisms against free radicals and their role in building and …

Currently, edible films have been increasingly explored to solve muscle food spoilage
during storage, especially through the incorporation of plant extracts to develop edible …

Most fruits and vegetables are susceptible to spoilage after harvest, the transportation and
preservation conditions can further decrease the product quality. As one of the main food …

A flexible, antioxidant, biodegradable, and UV-resistant polymeric nanocomposite hydrogel
with heteroatom-doped carbon dots (CDs) has been fabricated using a simple one-step in …

Background Food processing is fundamental to extend the shelf-life of food products. During
the processing, several parts of food are wasted. FAO indicated that about one-third of the …

Petroleum-based food packaging materials are non-degradable and considerably affect the
environment. In this context, edible films and coatings for food preservation represent a …