Fabrication of novel gallic acid functionalized chitosan/pullulan active bio-films for the preservation and shelf-life extension of green chillies
Tilak Gasti, Shruti Dixit, Ravindra B. Chougale, Saraswati P. Masti
Abstract
The fabricated novel bio-active composite films extended the shelf-life of green chillies up to 18 days without affecting their quality. The results suggesting that the fabricated films have potential to be implemented in the food packaging sector.
Topics & Concepts
Shelf lifePullulanGallic acidChitosanFabricationMaterials scienceChemical engineeringFood scienceActive packagingChemistryNanotechnologyFood packagingOrganic chemistryPolysaccharideEngineeringAntioxidantAlternative medicinePathologyMedicineNanocomposite Films for Food PackagingPostharvest Quality and Shelf Life ManagementPineapple and bromelain studies