Revisión: Envasado activo de los alimentos / Review: Active food packaging

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Fernández Álvarez
Keyword(s):  
Food Packaging ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Active Packaging ◽  
Oxygen Scavengers ◽  
First Case ◽  
Active Food Packaging ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Natural Forms

A great technological development for food packaging has been developed over the past few decades to satisfy consumer demands relating to more natural forms of preservation, and methods to control packaging and storage for assurance and food safety. Active packaging is, certainly, one of the most important innovations in this field. Active packages are designed to perform a role other than to provide an inert barrier between the product and the outside environment, using the possible interactions between food and package in a positive way to improve product quality and acceptability. Active food packaging is a heterogeneous concept involving a wide range of possibilities which globally can be grouped in two main goals: (i) to extend shelf life, and (ii) to facilitate processing and consumption of foods. In the first case, active packaging solutions include the systems studied to control the mechanisms of deterioration inside the package (i.e. oxygen scavengers, moisture absorbers or antimicrobial agents). In relation to the second goal, active packaging allows us to match the package to the properties of the food, to reduce costs of processing, or even to perform some processing operations in-package or to control the product history and quality. This paper reviews the different applications of active packaging and their commercial use, together with some legal aspects and future trends.

Efficacy of Antimicrobial Agents for Food Contact Applications: Biological Activity, Incorporation into Packaging, and Assessment Methods: A Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 81 (7) ◽  
pp. 1142-1156 ◽  
Author(s):  
AMIN MOUSAVI KHANEGHAH ◽  
SEYED MOHAMMAD BAGHER HASHEMI ◽  
ISMAIL EŞ ◽  
DANIELA FRACASSETTI ◽  
SARA LIMBO
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Active Packaging ◽  
Assessment Methods ◽  
Packaging Materials ◽  
Food Contact ◽  
Inorganic Substances ◽  
Active Food Packaging

ABSTRACTInterest in the utilization of antimicrobial active packaging for food products has increased in recent years. Antimicrobial active packaging involves the incorporation of antimicrobial compounds into packaging materials, with the aim of maintaining or extending food quality and shelf life. Plant extracts, essential oils, organic acids, bacteriocins, inorganic substances, enzymes, and proteins are used as antimicrobial agents in active packaging. Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of packaging materials using different methods has become a critical issue for both food safety and the commercial utilization of such packaging technology. This article reviews the different types of antimicrobial agents used for active food packaging materials, the main incorporation techniques, and the assessment methods used to examine the antimicrobial activity of packaging materials, taking into account their safety as food contact materials.

scholarly journals Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Biodegradable Active Packaging Enriched with Clove and Thyme Essential Oil for Food Packaging Application

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1117
Author(s):  
Shubham Sharma ◽  
Sandra Barkauskaite ◽  
Brendan Duffy ◽  
Amit K. Jaiswal ◽  
Swarna Jaiswal
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Composite Film ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Clove Oil ◽  
Thyme Oil ◽  
Uv Blocking ◽  
Control Film ◽  
Active Food Packaging

Bioactive packaging contains natural antimicrobial agents, which inhibit the growth of microorganisms and increase the food shelf life. Solvent casting method was used to prepare the Poly (lactide)-Poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PLA-PBAT) film incorporated with the thyme oil and clove oil in various concentrations (1 wt%, 5 wt% and 10 wt%). The clove oil composite films depicted less green and more yellow as compared to thyme oil composite films. Clove oil composite film has shown an 80% increase in the UV blocking efficiency. The tensile strength (TS) of thyme oil and clove oil composite film decreases from 1.35 MPs (control film) to 0.96 MPa and 0.79, respectively. A complete killing of S. aureus that is a reduction from 6.5 log CFU/mL to 0 log CFU/mL was observed on the 10 wt% clove oil incorporated composite film. Clove oil and thyme oil composite film had inhibited E. coli biofilm by 93.43% and 82.30%, respectively. Clove oil composite film had exhibited UV blocking properties, strong antimicrobial activity and has high potential to be used as an active food packaging.

scholarly journals The production of ecofriendly biofilm with natural oil for food packaging

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emine Arman Kandirmaz ◽  
◽  
Omer Bunyamin Zelzele ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Uv Spectroscopy ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Active Packaging ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Active Food Packaging

The use of edible biofilms in food packaging reduces the use of petrochemical polymers that are harmful to human health, such as PE, PP, PET. The second most common biopolymer in nature, chitosan is a nontoxic, nonantigenic, biocompatible and biodegradable polymer. Considering these features, it is frequently used in food packaging applications. Increasing needs for food amount and quality canalized food ındustry to fund in new packaging techniques that improve storage life and grade of foods. Active packaging systems, one of these methods, can be designed as a sensor, antimicrobial or antimigrant in order to extend the shelf life of the food product and to inform the shelf life in possible degradation. Essential oils, which are antimicrobial environmentally friendly packaging material additives, are used due to their effective biological activities. Essential oils that have known antimicrobial properties include lavender, rosemary, mint, eucalyptus and geranium. These oils are also edible. In this study, it is aimed to produce antimicrobial, ecofriendly, edible, printable biofilm for active packaging, using chitosan and peppermint essential oil. For this purpose, chitosan biofilms containing different rates (0, 1, 2.5, 5, 10%) of peppermint essential oil were produced by solvent casting method. Surface morphology were examined by SEM. The transparency of biofilms was determined by UV spectroscopy. Antimicrobial properties of the obtained films were determined against S. aureus and E. coli. Biofilms were printed with screen printing. The color, gloss, contact angle, surface tension values of all printed and unprinted samples were examined. As a result, chitosan biofilms which are loaded with peppermint essential oil were successfully produced. Biofilms are colorless, highly transparent and have good printability. It is concluded that the amount of peppermint essential oil increased inhibitory feature against S. aureus and E. coli. When the obtained results are examined, it is determined that the printable, ecofriendly, edible biofilms can be used in active food packaging applications.

scholarly journals Biopolymers-Based Materials Containing Silver Nanoparticles as Active Packaging for Food Applications–A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 698 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolina Kraśniewska ◽  
Sabina Galus ◽  
Małgorzata Gniewosz
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Active Packaging ◽  
Packaging Materials ◽  
Active Food Packaging ◽  
Food Applications ◽  
External Conditions ◽  
Packaged Food

Packaging is an integral part of food products, allowing the preservation of their quality. It plays an important role, protecting the packed product from external conditions, maintaining food quality, and improving properties of the packaged food during storage. Nevertheless, commonly used packaging based on synthetic non-biodegradable polymers causes serious environmental pollution. Consequently, numerous recent studies have focused on the development of biodegradable packaging materials based on biopolymers. In addition, biopolymers may be classified as active packaging materials, since they have the ability to carry different active substances. This review presents the latest updates on the use of silver nanoparticles in packaging materials based on biopolymers. Silver nanoparticles have become an interesting component of biodegradable biopolymers, mainly due to their antimicrobial properties that allow the development of active food packaging materials to prolong the shelf life of food products. Furthermore, incorporation of silver nanoparticles into biopolymers may lead to the development of materials with improved physical-mechanical properties.

scholarly journals Strategy Towards Active Food Packaging Material From Cellulose Nanoparticles and its Characterization

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 4255-4262
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Particle Size Analysis ◽  
Industrial Wastes ◽  
Size Analysis ◽  
Cellulose Nanoparticles ◽  
Active Food Packaging ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Soluble Base

The utilization of agro-industrial wastes such as sugarcane bagasse (SCB) as a source of cellulose has influenced a wide range of interest in various applications such as food packaging, drug delivery, paper production, etc. Owing to the rich source of cellulose in SCB, the nanoparticle was prepared efficiently. The pure form of cellulose was isolated from SCB by eliminating the remaining components such as hemicellulose and lignin by treating SCB with a soluble base and a bleaching agent. Cellulose nanoparticles were synthesized from the purified cellulose by acid hydrolysis using H2SO4 followed by dialysis to remove sulfate ions and attain neutrality. The obtained nanoparticles were characterized using FTIR spectroscopy that helped to confirm the exclusion of lignin and hemicellulose. The crystalline nature of the cellulose nanoparticles (CNPs) was confirmed using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). The morphology of CNPs was studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the particle size of CNPs was found to be 189 nm by particle size analysis (PSA). Further, this study proved the nanomaterial preparation from agro-wastes can be utilized to develop food packaging film in food industries.

scholarly journals Study of the Efficiency of Trachyspermum ammi L. Essential Oil for its Application in Active Food Packaging Technology

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (08) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rency Elizabeth ◽  
Akshay Shah
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Active Packaging ◽  
Synthetic Methods ◽  
Food Spoilage ◽  
Active Food Packaging

The interest in essential oils and their application in food packaging and preservation has been amplified in recent years by an increasingly negative consumer perception of synthetic preservatives Close to one third of the world's food supply is wasted annually. As a major contributor, food spoilage represents an environmental problem as well as an ethical issue. Besides physical damage, browning and staling, molds and yeasts cause significant food waste. Protecting foods from spoilage is essential in order to reduce food waste and ensure safety for consumers. However the current methods employed for preservation carry serious drawbacks which have implications on the health and well being of the consumer. There is a strong need to replace synthetic methods with the use of botanicals. The food industries are developing new packaging systems (active packaging) through the incorporation of essential oils. Essential oils are naturally occurring, degradable, and cheaper than chemical preservatives. Ajwain is a commonly used spice and has been used as a traditional medicine in Indian culture. The current study identifies the fungi toxic potential of essential oil of Ajwain (T. ammi) against common food spoilage fungi and its application as a natural preservative and a prospective component of active packaging and micro atmosphere preservation systems. Using bread, a commodity commonly susceptible to fungal contamination in a modelling system aids in understanding the large scale and realistic application of the system developed. Further studies need to be carried out on the synergistic action of essential oil of T. ammi with other essential oils and other hurdle techniques. The organoleptic and sensory changes caused due to its strong aroma need to be tested further.

scholarly journals A Review on Antimicrobial Packaging from Biodegradable Polymer Composites

Polymers ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
Siti Hasnah Kamarudin ◽  
Marwah Rayung ◽  
Falah Abu ◽  
So’bah Ahmad ◽  
Fatirah Fadil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Active Packaging ◽  
Biodegradable Films ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Antimicrobial Packaging ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Green Polymers ◽  
Antibacterial Nanoparticles

The development of antimicrobial packaging has been growing rapidly due to an increase in awareness and demands for sustainable active packaging that could preserve the quality and prolong the shelf life of foods and products. The addition of highly efficient antibacterial nanoparticles, antifungals, and antioxidants to biodegradable and environmentally friendly green polymers has become a significant advancement trend for the packaging evolution. Impregnation of antimicrobial agents into the packaging film is essential for impeding or destroying the pathogenic microorganisms causing food illness and deterioration. Higher safety and quality as well as an extended shelf life of sustainable active packaging desired by the industry are further enhanced by applying the different types of antimicrobial packaging systems. Antimicrobial packaging not only can offer a wide range of advantages, but also preserves the environment through usage of renewable and biodegradable polymers instead of common synthetic polymers, thus reducing plastic pollution generated by humankind. This review intended to provide a summary of current trends and applications of antimicrobial, biodegradable films in the packaging industry as well as the innovation of nanotechnology to increase efficiency of novel, bio-based packaging systems.

scholarly journals Antibiotic-Dependent Induction of Pseudomonas putida DOT-T1E TtgABC Efflux Pump Is Mediated by the Drug Binding Repressor TtgR

2003 ◽  
Vol 47 (10) ◽  
pp. 3067-3072 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilson Terán ◽  
Antonia Felipe ◽  
Ana Segura ◽  
Antonia Rojas ◽  
Juan-Luis Ramos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Putida ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Efflux Pump ◽  
Regulatory Gene ◽  
Drug Binding ◽  
Transcriptional Level ◽  
Multidrug Efflux Pump ◽  
First Case ◽  
Wide Range

ABSTRACT Pseudomonas putida is well known for its metabolic capabilities, but recently, it has been shown to exhibit resistance to a wide range of antibiotics. In P. putida DOT-T1E, the TtgABC efflux pump, which has a broad substrate specificity, extrudes antibiotics such as ampicillin, carbenicillin, tetracycline, nalidixic acid, and chloramphenicol. We have analyzed the expression of the ttgABC efflux pump operon and its regulatory gene, ttgR, in response to several structurally unrelated antibiotics at the transcriptional level and investigated the role of the TtgR protein in this process. ttgABC and ttgR are expressed in vivo at a moderate basal level, which increases in the presence of hydrophobic antibiotics like chloramphenicol and tetracycline. In vitro experiments show that, in the absence of inducers, TtgR binds to a palindromic operator site which overlaps both ttgABC and ttgR promoters and dissociates from it in the presence of chloramphenicol and tetracycline. These results suggest that the TtgR repressor is able to bind to structurally different antibiotics, which allows induction of TtgABC multidrug efflux pump expression in response to these antimicrobial agents. This is the first case in which the expression of a drug transporter of the resistance-nodulation-division family has been shown to be regulated directly by antibiotics.

Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Active Food Packaging: Technological and Scientific Prospection

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-111
Author(s):  
Heriberto A. dos Anjos ◽  
Saionara Luna ◽  
María L. Hernández-Macedo ◽  
Jorge A. López
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Scientific Publication ◽  
Active Packaging ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Active Food Packaging

Background: Antimicrobial and antioxidant packaging play an important role in the food industry by ensuring food quality and prolonging the product’s shelf life. Therefore, this scientific survey covers the technological domain in the active food packaging development processes and types of packaging. Methods: This paper aims to provide a review of patents and scientific publications on active packaging with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties in order to show technological advances in this field of knowledge and its applicability in the food industry. Results: The patent review indicates an increase in the number of documents deposited in recent decades regarding various types of packaging formulations, particularly active packaging to preserve foods and their shelf life. In the last few decades, the scientific publication also includes several studies concerning the development of active food packaging using natural products with antimicrobial and antioxidant proprieties. Overall, the results show the advantages of incorporating natural products into polymer matrices to develop industrial packaging, providing a safe and high-quality food product to the consumer. On the other hand, the review also highlighted lack of cooperation between inventors and companies of active packaging development. Conclusion: Further study in this regard would help provide data form research and patents on the active food-packaging field as well as economic issues, indicating the global development scenario of this innovative area.

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