Carboxymethyl chitosan/peach gum polysaccharide packaging film incorporating Citrus sinensis essential oil effectively enhances the quality preservation of strawberries

IF 8.5 1区农林科学 Q1 FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Food Packaging and Shelf Life Pub Date : 2024-12-01 DOI:10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101409

Maolin Liu , Chunjie He , Wendan Chen , Yushu Li , Ningwei Yang , Xuqing Chen , Jing Xue , Xian Wang , Anxiang Lu , Zongda Xu , Xiuhai Zhang , Lei Sun , Hua Liu

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Abstract

Developing food packaging films loaded with plant extracts is a research hotspot. As natural preservatives, essential oils possess potent antibacterial and antioxidant properties. However, films loaded with essential oils face challenges in use for food preservation and flavor perception because of the strong aroma and volatility of components of the oils. In this study, natural, nontoxic Citrus sinensis essential oil (CSEO) was incorporated into blended films composed of carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) and peach gum polysaccharide (PGP), and the film properties were characterized. The CMCS/PGP films exhibited favorable performance (e.g., flexibility and antimicrobial activity). Addition of CSEO significantly improved the ultraviolet (UV)-barrier, oxidation resistance, hydrophobicity, and antimicrobial properties of the composite films. CPC1.0 film (containing 50:50 CMCS/PGP [w/w] and 1.0 % CSEO) showed enhanced elongation at break (99.59 ± 1.22 %), UV barrier performance (>85 % at 0.2–0.4 μm), and bactericidal activity (99.12 % for Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) and 93.62 % for Escherichia coli(E.coli)) compared with CMCS films. Packaging strawberries in CPC1.0 film maintained TSS (7.10 ± 0.26) and TA (0.77 ± 0.03) of the fruit, particularly flavor, resulting in a shelf-life of 6–8 days at room temperature. In soil, CPC1.0 film degraded by 78.53 % (by weight) in 10 days. This study shows that C. sinensis essential oil-loaded CMCS/PGP film has potential for application in fruit preservation and flavor retention.

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Food Packaging and Shelf Life Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Food Science

CiteScore

14.00

自引率

8.80%

发文量

214

审稿时长

70 days

期刊介绍： Food packaging is crucial for preserving food integrity throughout the distribution chain. It safeguards against contamination by physical, chemical, and biological agents, ensuring the safety and quality of processed foods. The evolution of novel food packaging, including modified atmosphere and active packaging, has extended shelf life, enhancing convenience for consumers. Shelf life, the duration a perishable item remains suitable for sale, use, or consumption, is intricately linked with food packaging, emphasizing its role in maintaining product quality and safety.