Development and characterization of active packaging system based on zein nanofibers mat incorporated with geraniol-loaded nanoliposomes.

In recent years, development of biopolymeric nanofibers as an active biodegradable packaging system has attracted specific attention. The objective of this research was to develop zein-based electrospun nanofibers (NFs) incorporated with geraniol-loaded nanoliposomes (G-loaded NLPs). Geraniol was encapsulated into NLPs with an efficiency of 79.

The potential of postbiotics as a novel approach in food packaging and biopreservation: a systematic review of the latest developments.

Metabolic by-products are part of the so-called postbiotics of probiotics and other beneficial microorganisms, particularly lactic acid bacteria, which have gained popularity as a feasible alternative to improving food quality and safety. Postbiotics in dry and liquid forms can be easily integrated into food formulations and packaging materials, exhibiting antimicrobial and antioxidant effects owing to the presence of multiple antimicrobials, such as organic acids, bacteriocins, exopolysaccharides and bioactive peptides. Postbiotics can thus control the growth of pathogens and spoilage microorganisms, thereby extending the shelf life of food products.

Characterization of cellulosic paper coated with chitosan-zinc oxide nanocomposite containing nisin and its application in packaging of UF cheese.

A new antimicrobial bilayer film was developed using chitosan, cellulose, and nisin. Chitosan solution containing nisin (500 and 1000μg/mL) was prepared by sol-gel method and then the solution was coated on cellulose paper by dip coating method. A chitosan-cellulose film without antimicrobial had no inhibitory effect on Listeria monocytogenes, whereas, the incorporation of nisin made a significant increase (P<0.