Recent Advances in Halal Bioactive Materials for Intelligent Food Packaging Indicator

Area of Science:

• Food Science
• Materials Science
• Packaging Technology

Background:

• Food safety and security are critical concerns, with risks of foodborne illnesses persisting despite stringent production standards.
• Intelligent packaging offers a promising solution to ensure the safety of packaged foods.
• The integration of bioactive materials into packaging systems is a key area of development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the emerging field of intelligent packaging, focusing on bioactive materials for food safety.
• To explore the potential of halal bioactive materials, particularly natural colorants, in enhancing food preservation.
• To assess the current state and future prospects of this technology for commercial applications.

Main Methods:

• Comprehensive literature review of online libraries and databases from 2008 to 2022.
• Analysis of research on intelligent packaging systems incorporating bioactive compounds.
• Evaluation of the properties and applications of natural colorants as halal bioactive materials.

Main Results:

• Intelligent packaging with halal bioactive materials can interact with food contents and the environment, improving preservation.
• Natural colorants exhibit excellent stability and possess antioxidant/antimicrobial properties suitable for intelligent indicators.
• These indicators can detect food spoilage and prevent pathogenic contamination.

Conclusions:

• Natural colorants are promising halal bioactive materials for intelligent food packaging applications.
• Further research and development are essential to overcome challenges in commercialization and market adoption.
• Advancements in this technology can significantly contribute to meeting global demands for safe and secure food supplies.