Biodegradable and Edible Food Packaging
Trends and Technologies
- 1st Edition - April 24, 2024
- Editors: Khalid Bashir, Kulsum Jan, Shumaila Jan, Ab Lateef Khan, David Julian Mcclements
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 6 2 4 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 6 2 5 - 3
Biodegradable and Edible Food Packaging: Trends and Technologies presents the concept, status and recent advancements of Biodegradable and Edible packaging materials. The book offe… Read more
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Request a sales quoteBiodegradable and Edible Food Packaging: Trends and Technologies presents the concept, status and recent advancements of Biodegradable and Edible packaging materials. The book offers broad and available information regarding principles of food packaging and its applications in different area of food and non-food. Chapters bring a detailed overview of the interaction of constituents and properties like physiochemical, mechanical, microbiological and engineering. The book also serves latest information regarding the packaging requirements of almost all food groups, including knowledge regarding biodegradable and edible food packaging materials that reduce environmental pollution.
This is a solid reference book that helps readers understand different benefits of using biodegradable and edible films and their development and suitability with various foods.
- Presents strategies and techniques for the development of new and innovative packaging materials
- Brings information regarding emerging trends like the exploration of underutilized sources and the use of agricultural and industrial waste for the production of packaging material
- Covers the importance of designing and implementing food packaging programs and nanotechnology, along with limitations and safety issues
- Provides knowledge on the interaction of constituents like starch, protein, cellulose, etc.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Chapter One. Introduction to food packaging
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction to food packaging
- 1.2 Brief historical perspective of packaging development
- 1.3 Types of packaging materials
- 1.4 Closure selection
- 1.5 Antimicrobial packaging
- 1.6 Active and intelligent packaging
- 1.7 Innovation in food packaging
- 1.8 Advantages of biodegradable packaging materials
- 1.9 Conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter Two. Biodegradable and edible packaging materials
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Sources of edible and biodegradable packaging materials
- 2.3 Biodegradable composites and packaging films
- 2.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter Three. Manufacture of biodegradable food packaging
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Building materials
- 3.3 Preparation methods of packaging films
- 3.4 Desired characteristics of packaging material
- 3.5 Safety and legal considerations of packaging films
- 3.6 Technical and environmental considerations for film development
- 3.7 Commercially available biodegradable packaging materials
- 3.8 Applications of biodegradable packaging materials
- 3.9 Conclusion and future outline
- References
- Chapter Four. Engineering properties of edible films
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Significance of engineering properties in edible films
- 4.3 Optical properties of edible films
- 4.4 Permeability properties of edible films
- 4.5 Mechanical properties of edible films
- 4.6 Surface properties of edible films
- 4.7 Thermal properties of edible films
- 4.8 Microstructural analysis of edible films
- 4.9 Viscoelastic properties of edible films
- 4.10 Spectroscopic analysis of edible films
- 4.11 X-ray diffraction analysis of edible films
- 4.12 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter Five. Starch-based food packaging
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Starch-based films
- 5.3 Starch-based packaging for vegetables and fruit preservation
- 5.4 Impact of starch-based edible films on the overall quality of fresh-cut produce
- 5.5 Challenges
- 5.6 Use of different additives to enhance the properties of starch-based film
- 5.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter Six. Cellulose and hemicellulose-based packaging
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Films based on cellulose and its derivatives
- 6.3 Films based on hemicellulose and its derivatives
- 6.4 Preparation of cellulose, hemicellulose-based edible films
- 6.5 Impact of films on quality of fruits, vegetables, and fresh cut-fruits and vegetables
- 6.6 Application of cellulose and hemicellulose films in fresh and fresh cut-fruits and vegetables
- 6.7 Conclusion and future considerations
- References
- Chapter Seven. Gum-based food packaging
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Physicochemical properties of gums
- 7.3 Classification of gums
- 7.4 Gums sources
- 7.5 Guar gum
- 7.6 Locust bean gum
- 7.7 Carrageenan gum
- 7.8 Gum Arabic
- 7.9 Tragacanth gum
- 7.10 Agar
- 7.11 Alginates
- 7.12 Xanthan
- 7.13 Films from various gums
- 7.14 Plant-based gum films
- 7.15 Techniques used and way forward
- References
- Chapter Eight. Protein-based food packaging
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Important properties of proteins for their use as packaging material
- 8.3 Films based on protein sources
- 8.4 Methods for improvement of protein-based films
- 8.5 Food application of protein-based films
- 8.6 Additives to enhance the biodegradable functionality of protein-based films
- 8.7 Conclusion and future trends
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter Nine. Lipidbased food packaging
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Lipid sources
- 9.3 Advantages and limitations of lipid packaging materials
- 9.4 Lipidbased composite films
- 9.5 Application of lipidbased edible films in fruit and vegetable preservation and their impact on overall quality
- 9.6 Uses of different additives for enhancement of functional properties of films
- 9.7 Future trends and conclusions
- References
- Chapter Ten. Application of nanotechnology in food packaging
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Preparation of nanocomposite films
- 10.3 Metal-based nanomaterials for food packaging
- 10.4 Metal oxide-based nanomaterials for food packaging applications
- 10.5 Commercial application and economic feasibility of nanocomposite films
- 10.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter Eleven. Active packaging materials
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Role of antimicrobial edible packaging in food quality and safety
- 11.3 Biopolymer-based antimicrobial films/coatings and their application to food systems
- 11.4 Inclusion of volatile antibacterial agent sachets or pads in packaging
- 11.5 Antimicrobials as a coating agent on biopolymers
- 11.6 Novel materials used in the preparation of edible packaging enriched with antimicrobial agents
- 11.7 Limitations of conventional antimicrobial edible packaging
- 11.8 Role of nanotechnology in antimicrobial edible packaging and its application to food systems
- 11.9 Regulations and toxicity
- 11.10 Conclusion and future prospective
- References
- Chapter Twelve. Smart food packaging materials
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Smart food packaging material
- 12.3 Active packaging
- 12.4 Intelligent packaging
- 12.5 Time temperature indicators
- 12.6 Integrity indicator
- 12.7 Freshness indicators and sensors
- 12.8 Radio frequency identification and tags
- 12.9 Biosensors
- 12.10 Barcodes
- 12.11 Gas sensors/indicators
- 12.12 E-nose
- 12.13 Legal aspect of smart packaging material
- 12.14 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter Thirteen. Impact of edible packaging on food quality
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Coating
- 13.3 Effect of edible coating on different properties of fruits and vegetables
- 13.4 Advanced coating method
- 13.5 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter Fourteen. Emerging trends in food packaging
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Active packaging
- 14.3 Intelligent packaging
- 14.4 Antimicrobial films
- 14.5 Oxygen-scavenging films
- 14.6 Ethylene absorbing films
- 14.7 Modified atmosphere packaging
- 14.8 Controlled atmosphere packaging
- 14.9 Flavor encapsulation
- 14.10 Surface engineering concept for the application in food packaging
- 14.11 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter Fifteen. Modeling mass transfer in biodegradable and edible packaging
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Mass transfer phenomena
- 15.3 Food deterioration: packaging significance
- 15.4 Measurement of mass transfer parameters
- 15.5 Interaction and resistance
- 15.6 Permeability measurement methods
- 15.7 Factors influencing mass transfer properties
- 15.8 Quality and shelf life
- 15.9 Summary
- References
- Chapter Sixteen. Application of biodegradable packaging to different food materials
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Biodegradable packaging, their need, demand, and role in food industry
- 16.3 Alternative packaging materials in the food industry and characteristics of their blends
- 16.4 Novel sources of biodegradable food packaging
- 16.5 Application of biopolymers in smart food packaging
- 16.6 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 556
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: April 24, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323956246
- eBook ISBN: 9780323956253
KB
Khalid Bashir
KJ
Kulsum Jan
SJ
Shumaila Jan
AK
Ab Lateef Khan
DM