Min Zhang, Enguang Zuo, Xiaoxi Wu, Yuanjia Wang, Wenxue Xiao, Huamao Wei, Ru Jia, Tao Huang, Wenge Yang, Zhaohui Qiao
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Abstract
An intelligent and active hydrogel was developed by incorporating alizarin and a zinc-gallic acid metal-organic framework (Zn-MOF) into a polyvinyl alcohol matrix for simultaneous shrimp freshness monitoring and preservation. Zn-MOF imparted enhanced mechanical strength (1.3-fold tensile and 2.9-fold compressive modulus increases), greater amine gas adsorption (evidenced by an 11 rise in euclidean distance, ED), and strong antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, including 100 % antibacterial efficacy and radical scavenging rates of 81.09 %, 94.56 %, and 70.54 % for DPPH, ABTS, and OH radicals. The hydrogel showed a distinct yellow-to-purple transition across pH 6–12, serving as a visual indicator of shrimp spoilage, with ED values nonlinearly correlated with total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) levels (R2 = 0.9847). A smartphone-based portable device enabled rapid freshness evaluation via color changes. The hydrogel also reduced total viable count (TVC), TVB-N, and pH levels, extending shrimp shelf life by at least 3 days, demonstrating its industrial potential.
期刊介绍:
Food Chemistry publishes original research papers dealing with the advancement of the chemistry and biochemistry of foods or the analytical methods/ approach used. All papers should focus on the novelty of the research carried out.