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Biomaterials for eco-friendly packaging in dairy products: towards a cleaner, greener, and sustainable future

  • 0Department of Dairy Technology, College of Dairy Science and Technology, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar, India.
Critical Reviews in Biotechnology +

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April 23, 2025

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April 23, 2025

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Summary

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Innovative green packaging solutions are crucial for extending the shelf life and maintaining the quality of milk products. This review explores smart, active, and intelligent packaging technologies, focusing on eco-friendly biomaterials and their implementation challenges.

Area Of Science

  • Food Science and Technology
  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Science

Background

  • Milk and dairy products require advanced packaging to prevent spoilage and ensure consumer safety.
  • Consumer demand for sustainable and high-quality dairy products drives innovation in packaging.
  • Traditional packaging methods are being replaced by smart, active, and intelligent systems.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To review innovative green packaging technologies for milk and dairy products.
  • To discuss the properties and applications of biomaterials in advanced packaging.
  • To cover environmental impact, safety regulations, and implementation challenges.

Main Methods

  • Literature review of innovative packaging strategies for dairy.
  • Analysis of biomaterials for smart, active, and intelligent packaging.
  • Discussion of environmental and regulatory aspects of dairy packaging.

Main Results

  • Smart, active, and intelligent packaging can enhance shelf stability, safety, and sensory qualities of dairy products.
  • Biomaterials offer eco-friendly alternatives for dairy packaging, improving biodegradability.
  • Various dairy products, including milk, ice cream, and butter, can benefit from these innovative approaches.

Conclusions

  • Innovative green packaging is essential for the sustainability of the dairy sector.
  • The adoption of eco-friendly packaging technologies aligns with environmental sustainability goals.
  • Addressing implementation challenges is key to realizing the full potential of advanced dairy packaging.

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