Starch-nanoencapsulated polyphenol-induced polysaccharide gel coatings with efficient preservation capability

Here, a facile self-assembly strategy was used to fabricate octenyl succinic anhydride starch (OSAS) nano micelles for encapsulation of K-carrageenan comprising curcumin (Cur) (KC/Cur-OSAS). KC/Cur-OSAS was used as a multipurpose edible food packaging coating on grapes. The characteristics, storage stability, photoactivated antibacterial properties and antimicrobial mechanisms of KC/Cur-OSAS were investigated. The experimental results demonstrated the potential photoactivated antibacterial performance of KC/Cur-OSAS gel coating, with an antibacterial efficacy of more than of 99 % against S. aureus and E. coli. Moreover, the coating showed good biocompatibility and 3D printing potential, and could reduce dewatering, prevent nutrient degradation, inhibit bacterial proliferation, increase nutritional content, maintain food quality, and extend the shelf life of food by more than 3 days, when conserved at a temperature of 25 °C. Hence, the light-driven KC/Cur-OSAS coatings prepared in this has great potential for improving nutrient loading and extending the shelf life of perishable food and can be used for developing food packaging and preservation materials.