Protecting Foods with Biopolymer Fibres

News- Aiming to produce environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic food wrap and containers, Rutgers scientists have developed a biodegradable, plant-based coating that can be sprayed on foods, guarding against pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms and transportation damage

The process could potentially reduce the adverse environmental impact of plastic food packaging as well as protect human health

The related article, published in the science journal Nature Food, describes the new kind of packaging technology using the polysaccharide/biopolymer-based fibres. The resulting material that encases food products is sturdy enough to protect bruising and contains antimicrobial agents like thyme oil, citric acid, and nisin to fight spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms such as E. coli and listeria

The research paper includes a description of the technology called focused rotary jet spinning, a process by which the biopolymer is produced, and quantitative assessments showing the coating extended the shelf life of avocados by 50 %. The coating can be rinsed off with water and degrades in soil within three days, according to the study

04.07.2022

Ref: www.bioplasticsmagazine.com

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