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  • Food Science
  • Materials Science
  • Microbiology

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  • Microbial contamination is a primary driver of food spoilage, leading to significant food waste.
  • Antimicrobial agents are crucial for treating microbial issues in food and enhancing food packaging.
  • Rising global food demand necessitates effective strategies to prevent spoilage during harvesting, transport, and distribution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current research on antimicrobial agents and their application in food packaging.
  • To emphasize recent advancements in antibacterial materials for food preservation.
  • To discuss the role of antimicrobial packaging in maintaining food quality and safety.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on antimicrobial agents, including natural and synthetic materials.
  • Analysis of antimicrobial packaging concepts, types, and applications.
  • Examination of modifications in food packaging to enhance antibacterial properties.

Main Results:

  • Antimicrobial agents effectively reduce food spoilage and contamination when incorporated into packaging.
  • Antimicrobial packaging maintains food's structural integrity, texture, color, and nutritional value.
  • Both synthetic and natural antimicrobial materials show promise for food preservation.

Conclusions:

  • Antimicrobial agents and packaging are vital for combating food spoilage and waste.
  • Innovations in natural antibacterial polymers offer sustainable solutions for food safety.
  • Advanced food packaging technologies are essential for ensuring a secure and safe global food supply.