Background As an excellent delivery material for bioactive compounds, zein nanoparticles
are limited by colloidal instability. Recently, the development of their surface coating has …

Polyphenols have a variety of physiological activities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial,
and anti-inflammatory properties. However, their applications are often limited because due …

Starch can readily form complexes with polyphenols. However, its two components, namely
amylose and amylopectin, differ significantly in their ability to complex with phenolic …

This study develops an innovative bilayer biomimetic hydrophobic film, tailored to provide a
sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solution for fresh produce. The outer layer, crafted …

Co-assembled foxtail millet (FP)-sodium casein (NaCas) nanocomplex and NaCas coated
FP nanoparticles (NPs) were produced by using pH-cycle and anti-solvent methods …

Packaging films containing antibacterial substances play a crucial role in controlling
contamination caused by food-borne pathogens. Herein, apigenin (APG) was encapsulated …

In this study, chrysin (Chr), baicalein (Bai), apigenin (Api) and galangin (Gal) were selected
as the representative flavonoids with different position of phenolic hydroxyl groups, and …

Zein-based nanoparticles loaded with bioactive compounds have positive prospects in the
food industry, but an important limiting factor for development is colloidal instability …

The article presents a literature review of the plant origin natural compounds with biocidal
properties. These compounds could be used as modifiers of biodegradable materials …

Flavonoids have many positive pharmacological properties, such as antioxidant, antitumor,
and anti-inflammatory activities. However, factors such as low water solubility and low …