{"title":"β-cryptoxanthin encapsulated chitosome: An innovative coating for raw chicken meat preservation","authors":"Debasmita Dutta , Shreya Shrivastava , Bodhisattwa Das Gupta , Debjani Dutta","doi":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2025.101542","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>β-cryptoxanthin (β-crx), a provitamin A xanthophyll, plays a crucial role in combating oxidative damage in food systems. However, its dietary efficacy is often compromised by various physicochemical challenges. To overcome these, a chitosan-coated β-crx-encapsulated nanoliposome/chitosome (CH-LP) has been developed to enhance its stability and bioactivity. This study evaluates the potential of CH-LP as an innovative coating to enhance the shelf life of raw chicken meat. Toxicity study showed that CH-LP is non-toxic to HEK-293 cells (p > 0.05). No chromosomal aberration was observed in <em>Allium cepa</em> cells and the erythrocytes remained undisrupted in presence of CH-LP. FESEM images showed that CH-LP-treated meat retained its structural quality with enhanced textural properties throughout the 8-day storage period. Furthermore, CH-LP treatment significantly mitigated lipid and protein peroxidation (p < 0.01), as evidenced by lower malondialdehyde levels (0.22 ± 0.07 mg/kg), conjugated diene value (2.11 ± 0.56 %), total volatile basic nitrogen content (7.66 ± 0.78 mg/100 g), and carbonyl content (0.10 ± 0.02 nmol/mg) throughout storage period. Higher protein concentration in the treated sample (1209.70 ± 0.04 µg/mL) after the 8-day storage period signified reduced protein oxidation (p < 0.05). No physicochemical changes (p > 0.05) like colour, weight loss, metmyoglobin content, or pH levels were observed during storage. The total viable count in CH-LP-treated meat remained significantly lower (p < 0.05) after 8 days, while control surpassed safety thresholds within 2 days. Additionally, treated meat demonstrated effective antimicrobial activity against key food spoilage bacteria, including <em>Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis</em>, <em>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</em>, <em>Escherichia coli</em>, and <em>Enterococcus faecalis</em>. These results highlight CH<em>-</em>LP as a promising solution for extending the shelf life of raw chicken meat.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12377,"journal":{"name":"Food Packaging and Shelf Life","volume":"50 ","pages":"Article 101542"},"PeriodicalIF":8.5000,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Food Packaging and Shelf Life","FirstCategoryId":"97","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214289425001127","RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
β-cryptoxanthin (β-crx), a provitamin A xanthophyll, plays a crucial role in combating oxidative damage in food systems. However, its dietary efficacy is often compromised by various physicochemical challenges. To overcome these, a chitosan-coated β-crx-encapsulated nanoliposome/chitosome (CH-LP) has been developed to enhance its stability and bioactivity. This study evaluates the potential of CH-LP as an innovative coating to enhance the shelf life of raw chicken meat. Toxicity study showed that CH-LP is non-toxic to HEK-293 cells (p > 0.05). No chromosomal aberration was observed in Allium cepa cells and the erythrocytes remained undisrupted in presence of CH-LP. FESEM images showed that CH-LP-treated meat retained its structural quality with enhanced textural properties throughout the 8-day storage period. Furthermore, CH-LP treatment significantly mitigated lipid and protein peroxidation (p < 0.01), as evidenced by lower malondialdehyde levels (0.22 ± 0.07 mg/kg), conjugated diene value (2.11 ± 0.56 %), total volatile basic nitrogen content (7.66 ± 0.78 mg/100 g), and carbonyl content (0.10 ± 0.02 nmol/mg) throughout storage period. Higher protein concentration in the treated sample (1209.70 ± 0.04 µg/mL) after the 8-day storage period signified reduced protein oxidation (p < 0.05). No physicochemical changes (p > 0.05) like colour, weight loss, metmyoglobin content, or pH levels were observed during storage. The total viable count in CH-LP-treated meat remained significantly lower (p < 0.05) after 8 days, while control surpassed safety thresholds within 2 days. Additionally, treated meat demonstrated effective antimicrobial activity against key food spoilage bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Enterococcus faecalis. These results highlight CH-LP as a promising solution for extending the shelf life of raw chicken meat.
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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.