Value-added utilization of fruit and vegetable processing by-products for the manufacture of biodegradable food packaging films.

Currently, the demand for eco-friendly packaging materials to replace plastic is increasing. Edible or biodegradable packaging films prepared from natural compounds such as proteins, polysaccharides, and lipids have emerged as alternatives to non-biodegradable packaging materials. Fruit and vegetable waste has potential as a bioplastic material promoting environmental sustainability.

Bacterial and oxidative control of local butter with smart/active film based on pectin/nanoclay/Carum copticum essential oils/β-carotene.

In this study, Pectin/Nanoclay (montmorillonite)/Carum copticum Essential oils/β-Carotene (Pec/Clay/CCE/βC) composite film was prepared. The effect of β-Carotene (βC) and Carum copticum Essential oils (CCE) concentration on the antioxidant activity and color/mechanical properties of Pec/Clay/CCE/βC film was studied. The morphology and antibacterial activity of film were studied.