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Published on: August 16, 2014
Fabrication of Electrospun PVA/Zein/Gelatin Based Active Packaging for Quality Maintenance of Different Food Items
Sana Ullah1,2, Motahira Hashmi1, Jian Shi3
1Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Technologies, Institute of Fiber Engineering (IFES), Shinshu University, Ueda Campus, Ueda 386-8567, Nagano, Japan.
Abstract:
In this research, electrospun PVA/Zein/Gelatin based tri-component active food packaging has been fabricated to enhance the shelf life of food by assuring the food quality (freshness, taste, brittleness, color, etc.) for longer. Electrospinning imparts good morphological properties along with breathability in nanofibrous mats. Electrospun active food packaging has been characterized to investigate the morphological, thermal, mechanical, chemical, antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Results of all tests indicated that the PVA/Zein/Gelatin nanofiber sheet possessed good morphology, thermal stability, mechanical strength, good antibacterial properties along with excellent antioxidant properties, which makes it the most suitable food packaging for increasing the shelf life of different food items like sweet potatoes, potatoes and kimchi. Shelf life of sweet potatoes and potatoes was observed for a period of 50 days, and shelf life of the kimchi was observed for a period of 30 days. It was concluded that nanofibrous food packaging may enhance the shelf life of fruit and vegetables because of their better breathability and antioxidant properties.
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