Development and application of a time-temperature hydroxyethyl cellulose ink based on Clitoria ternatea L. blue petals anthocyanin and N-Hydroxyphthalimide for food freshness monitoring.
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A novel, sustainable time-temperature indicator (TTI) ink based on natural pigments is introduced for food freshness monitoring. The ink, composed of hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), Clitoria ternatea anthocyanin, and N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI), was applied to art paper using screen printing. The inks were characterized through FT-IR, particle size analysis, and rheological measurements, with optimal performance achieved at Clitoria ternatea anthocyanin to NHPI ratios of 9:1 and 7:1. The color change of the ink followed the Arrhenius equation, correlating with food degradation activation energies ranging from 0 to 75 kJ/mol. The ink was applied to monitor pork freshness, demonstrating high sensitivity and accuracy in tracking food quality. This TTI ink offers a cost-effective, environmentally friendly solution for food freshness assessment, with potential applications in reducing food waste and enhancing consumer confidence in food safety.
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The International Journal of Biological Macromolecules is a well-established international journal dedicated to research on the chemical and biological aspects of natural macromolecules. Focusing on proteins, macromolecular carbohydrates, glycoproteins, proteoglycans, lignins, biological poly-acids, and nucleic acids, the journal presents the latest findings in molecular structure, properties, biological activities, interactions, modifications, and functional properties. Papers must offer new and novel insights, encompassing related model systems, structural conformational studies, theoretical developments, and analytical techniques. Each paper is required to primarily focus on at least one named biological macromolecule, reflected in the title, abstract, and text.