Food packaging films from natural polysaccharides and protein hydrogels: A comprehensive review
The development of innovative, biodegradable food packaging materials to combat plastic pollution has garnered significant attention from scholars and government agencies worldwide. Natural polysaccharides and proteins exhibit excellent modifiability, biodegradability, high ductility, and compatibil...
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| description | The development of innovative, biodegradable food packaging materials to combat plastic pollution has garnered significant attention from scholars and government agencies worldwide. Natural polysaccharides and proteins exhibit excellent modifiability, biodegradability, high ductility, and compatibility with food products, making them ideal candidates for constructing hydrogels. Hydrogel films based on these biopolymers have opened new research horizons in food packaging applications. This review examines natural polysaccharides and proteins commonly used in hydrogel film preparation and explores strategies to improve their packaging performance, including the use of binary mixtures and exogenous additives. To optimize functionality, the cross-linking mechanisms between materials and film-forming methods are summarized. Additionally, recent applications of hydrogel films in food packaging in are discussed, showcasing their ability to extend or monitor food freshness. Despite existing challenges, the current advancements present a promising and sustainable alternative to conventional plastic materials paving the way for innovative packaging solutions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e68314023c9e45b4a821453cc8a8bc1e2025-02-12T05:32:23ZengElsevierFood Chemistry: X2590-15752025-01-0125102174Food packaging films from natural polysaccharides and protein hydrogels: A comprehensive reviewMou Zhao0Ping Han1Hongyan Mu2Suling Sun3Juan Dong4Jingtao Sun5Shiling Lu6Qingling Wang7Hua Ji8School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, ChinaSchool of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, ChinaCollege of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266109, ChinaInstitute of Agro-product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310021, ChinaSchool of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Corresponding authors at: School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China.School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Corresponding authors at: School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China.School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, ChinaSchool of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, ChinaSchool of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, School of Food Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, ChinaThe development of innovative, biodegradable food packaging materials to combat plastic pollution has garnered significant attention from scholars and government agencies worldwide. Natural polysaccharides and proteins exhibit excellent modifiability, biodegradability, high ductility, and compatibility with food products, making them ideal candidates for constructing hydrogels. Hydrogel films based on these biopolymers have opened new research horizons in food packaging applications. This review examines natural polysaccharides and proteins commonly used in hydrogel film preparation and explores strategies to improve their packaging performance, including the use of binary mixtures and exogenous additives. To optimize functionality, the cross-linking mechanisms between materials and film-forming methods are summarized. Additionally, recent applications of hydrogel films in food packaging in are discussed, showcasing their ability to extend or monitor food freshness. Despite existing challenges, the current advancements present a promising and sustainable alternative to conventional plastic materials paving the way for innovative packaging solutions.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157525000203Natural polysaccharides and proteinsHydrogelWhole process preparation systemFood packaging filmApplication |
| spellingShingle | Mou Zhao Ping Han Hongyan Mu Suling Sun Juan Dong Jingtao Sun Shiling Lu Qingling Wang Hua Ji Food packaging films from natural polysaccharides and protein hydrogels: A comprehensive review Food Chemistry: X Natural polysaccharides and proteins Hydrogel Whole process preparation system Food packaging film Application |
| title | Food packaging films from natural polysaccharides and protein hydrogels: A comprehensive review |
| title_full | Food packaging films from natural polysaccharides and protein hydrogels: A comprehensive review |
| title_fullStr | Food packaging films from natural polysaccharides and protein hydrogels: A comprehensive review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Food packaging films from natural polysaccharides and protein hydrogels: A comprehensive review |
| title_short | Food packaging films from natural polysaccharides and protein hydrogels: A comprehensive review |
| title_sort | food packaging films from natural polysaccharides and protein hydrogels a comprehensive review |
| topic | Natural polysaccharides and proteins Hydrogel Whole process preparation system Food packaging film Application |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157525000203 |
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