Vagish Dwibedi , Gursharan Kaur , Nancy George , Palak Rana , Yonghong Ge , Tong Sun
{"title":"Research progress in the preservation and packaging of fruits and vegetables: From traditional methods to innovative technologies","authors":"Vagish Dwibedi , Gursharan Kaur , Nancy George , Palak Rana , Yonghong Ge , Tong Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101385","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101385","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Fruits and vegetables are highly vulnerable to quality deterioration and spoilage due to physiological changes, enzymatic reactions, and microbial growth. Ensuring their freshness and nutritional value throughout the supply chain is crucial but challenging.</div></div><div><h3>Scope and Approach</h3><div>This review provides an extensive overview of research progress in the preservation and packaging of fresh fruits and vegetables. It highlights the limitations of traditional packaging methods and emphasizes the need for more sustainable alternatives. Various modern packaging technologies, such as edible films, antimicrobial agent coatings, modified atmospheric packaging, and active and intelligent packaging, are explored for their potential to improve produce quality, reduce food waste, and introduce renewable and biodegradable packaging materials. The smart packaging, aiming to communicate both product quality and environmental context, is introduced as a promising approach for the future of fruit and vegetable packaging.</div></div><div><h3>Key Findings and Conclusions</h3><div>The review underscores the crucial role of packaging in the global food supply chain and its potential to significantly reduce food waste. Various traditional packaging materials, including wood, corrugated fiberboard, bamboo, jute, polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, polypropylene, and paper, are discussed, alongside different packaging methods like flexible packaging, molded pulp packaging, rigid packaging, ice packaging, clamshell packaging, and cardboard packaging. This review has practical guidance for the application and development of food preservation and packaging materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12377,"journal":{"name":"Food Packaging and Shelf Life","volume":"46 ","pages":"Article 101385"},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142593464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tao Wang , Yiting Song , Longxin Lai , Donglu Fang , Weilin Li , Fuliang Cao , Erzheng Su
{"title":"Sustaining freshness: Critical review of physiological and biochemical transformations and storage techniques in postharvest bananas","authors":"Tao Wang , Yiting Song , Longxin Lai , Donglu Fang , Weilin Li , Fuliang Cao , Erzheng Su","doi":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101386","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101386","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bananas, renowned for their nutritional virtues and palatable flavor, confront a formidable preservation challenge that underscores the importance of their postharvest management. This review explores the multifaceted postharvest processes that dictate the quality of bananas, encompassing ethylene production, variations in enzymatic activities, transformation of aroma compounds, and alterations in carotenoid content. It meticulously examines the multitude of factors precipitating quality degradation, including environmental stressors and physiological dynamics, while critically evaluating recent advancements in preservation technologies. Furthermore, this review delineates forward-thinking research trajectories aimed at augmenting the shelf life of bananas, whilst ensuring the retention of their sensory appeal and nutritional value. It advocates for the exploration of cutting-edge preservation strategies, highlighting the promise of nanotechnology, intelligent packaging solutions, and the superiority of biological methodologies over traditional chemical interventions. Through this detailed scrutiny and its strategic recommendations, the review aspires to make a substantial contribution to the ongoing endeavors in elevating banana preservation practices, thus safeguarding their global consumption and enjoyment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12377,"journal":{"name":"Food Packaging and Shelf Life","volume":"46 ","pages":"Article 101386"},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142586797","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sustained release composite antimicrobial film containing oregano essential oil microcapsule for postharvest strawberry preservation","authors":"Liying Yang, Xueyi Liu, Douxin Xiao, Alideertu Dong","doi":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101387","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101387","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Essential oil has potential in preventing fruit rancidity and decay during storage, its limited water solubility and vulnerability to light hinder widespread application. The present study used the complex coacervation method to prepare gelatin-gum arabic (GA) microcapsules loaded with oregano essential oil, which were then incorporated into a polyvinyl alcohol substrate to construct an antimicrobial film composite (OEO@GA-PVA film). The composite film exhibited an enhanced water vapor barrier property compared to the PVA film, resulting in a reduction of the water vapor permeability (WVP) from 6.49 g·cm/(cm<sup>2</sup>·s·Pa) to 3.86 g·cm/(cm<sup>2</sup>·s·Pa). The addition of microcapsules improved the film's ability to block both UV and visible light. The OEO@GA-PVA film exhibited a sustained bacteriostatic effect and effectively prolonged the shelf life of strawberries for up to 7 days. The findings of this study can be a valuable reference for using essential oil in strawberry preservation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12377,"journal":{"name":"Food Packaging and Shelf Life","volume":"46 ","pages":"Article 101387"},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142573161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Banana flower bract anthocyanin based pH sensitive, intelligent film indicator developed using banana starch and its derivative","authors":"Paramasivam Suresh Kumar , Thayumanavan Shuprajhaa , Arthee Rajendran , Keerthana Dhandapani","doi":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101375","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101375","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Smart intelligent packaging has more traction in food applications due to its role in enhancing food safety, improving shelf life and reducing food loss. Utilization of banana starch and anthocyanin from bract of male flower (bell) could be the sustainable option to make functional, interactive packaging films. In this study, bio-films were developed using different solid supports namely, banana native starch (BNS), banana modified starch (BMS), corn starch (CS), plasticizers (polyvinyl alcohol, glycerol), additive (chitosan), incorporating banana bract anthocyanin (BBA) as a quality indicator for chicken meat. Upon analyzing the UV–VIS and NMR spectra of the BBA at different pH values, a significant change in the electronic transitions of the anthocyanin molecules was observed at varying pH conditions. Films with BMS, chitosan (CH) and BBA exhibited the highest tensile strength as observed in the stress-strain curve. The same films prepared with chitosan and BBA showed higher antioxidant activity and antimicrobial properties against <em>Escherichia coli</em> and <em>Stapylococcus aureus</em>. It was also evident from ⧍E that, the anthocyanin with varying polymers significantly influenced the color of films with different pH levels. In addition, the raw chicken meat samples with the strip of BMS-CH-BBA films recorded lower total viable count, <em>Pseudomonas</em> sp., release of total volatile basic nitrogen (TVBN) and trimethylamine nitrogen (TMAN). It is summarized that a biofilm, integrating BBA with BMS, chitosan, PVA and glycerol could produce a highly pH sensitive and stable active films as a visual indicator of freshness of the products like chicken meat and pH sensitive horticultural produces.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12377,"journal":{"name":"Food Packaging and Shelf Life","volume":"46 ","pages":"Article 101375"},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142560894","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Guang Wu , Shuangdi Hou , Qingchun Yin , Li Guo , Hao Deng
{"title":"Preparation and evaluation of an active modified oxygen/ carbon dioxide preservative for packaged fresh-cut durian","authors":"Guang Wu , Shuangdi Hou , Qingchun Yin , Li Guo , Hao Deng","doi":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101382","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101382","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, a series of chitosan/copper nanocomposites (CS/Cu-NCs) served as catalyzers for VC to remove O<sub>2</sub> in food packages were successfully synthesized, characterized, and further utilized to prepare an active modified O<sub>2</sub>/CO<sub>2</sub> preservative. Transmission electron microscope, ultraviolet-visible, and infrared spectra confirmed CS/Cu-NCs #1–3 were successfully synthesized. Three components of the preservative were optimized, and the best formulation was: CS/Cu-NCs #2: VC: NaHCO<sub>3</sub>=0.5:1.5:0.15. It maintained relatively stable O<sub>2</sub>/CO<sub>2</sub> in the package at 10℃. Fresh-cut durian treated with 0 g (CK), 1.15 g (T1), 2.3 g (T2), and 3.45 g (T3) preservatives were stored at 10℃. Results showed that T1 group exhibited significantly (<em>P</em><0.05) higher firmness and VC content compared with CK at 12 d, indicating the best qualities. Key respiratory enzyme analyses verified that decreasing SDH, increasing G-6-PDH and 6-PGDH contributed mostly to the superior qualities of T1 group. This study could provide a prospective solution for packaged fresh-cut durian.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12377,"journal":{"name":"Food Packaging and Shelf Life","volume":"46 ","pages":"Article 101382"},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142560895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sustainable package design for efficient pomegranate cold chain: Enhancing storage space, sea freight efficiency, material sustainability, and energy conservation","authors":"Matia Mukama , Alemayehu Ambaw Tsige , Robert Lufu , Umezuruike Linus Opara","doi":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101380","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101380","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study evaluated the performance of a novel fabricated dual layer ventilated packaging (carton) design for pomegranate fruit. The study argues that higher process throughput, storage space usage (higher cargo density) and packaging material usage can be achieved through systematic design of packaging. The mechanical strength, fruit cooling speeds, and quality preservation characteristics of the new and existing carton designs were evaluated in a controlled laboratory environment. The new carton design achieved 22 % above minimum recommended industry compression strength, confirming its stacking safety during palletization. Fruit packed inside both carton designs attained an average respiration rate of 5.66 ± 1.23 mL CO<sub>2</sub> kg<sup>−1</sup> h<sup>−1</sup> during cold storage. Fruit decay incidence (average 5.5 %), colour changes and sensory attributes were also similar in both carton designs after 12 weeks cold storage and 2 weeks ambient storage period. Finally, fresh pomegranate fruit (cv. Wonderful) were packed in the new and commercial package designs, palletized, containerized and exported from South Africa to Germany. The novel dual layer design had a higher freight density (1720 kg more fruit per reefer) compared to the commercial counterpart. It also improved the precooling process throughput (13 % faster), reduced carton material usage (40 %), and reduced energy usage (13 %). These advantages of the new dual layer ventilated packaging can be implemented with considerable sustainability benefits.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12377,"journal":{"name":"Food Packaging and Shelf Life","volume":"46 ","pages":"Article 101380"},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142560896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yunfeng Yang , Xiulian Li , Ting Zhang , Xiangquan Zeng , Fengjun Guo , Quanwen Liu , Xinguang Fan , Da-Peng Yang
{"title":"The preparation of fish scale gelatin-polydopamine photothermal sterilization film and its application for storage of cherry tomato","authors":"Yunfeng Yang , Xiulian Li , Ting Zhang , Xiangquan Zeng , Fengjun Guo , Quanwen Liu , Xinguang Fan , Da-Peng Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101374","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101374","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, polydopamine nanoparticles (PDA NPs) were synthesized and fish scale gelatin (FSG) was extracted by hot water hydrolysis. The film for photothermal sterilization was created by casting FSG with the addition of PDA NPs. The results indicated that the PDA NPs were able to heat up to 46 °C in 5 min under near-infrared (NIR), demonstrating good photothermal conversion. The PDA NPs/FSG solution showed short-term bactericidal activity against <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> and <em>Escherichia coli</em>, with a bactericidal rate of more than 99 %. The PDA NPs/FSG film could warm up to 42.6 °C under NIR irradiation for 5 min. With the addition of 0.3 % of PDA NPs, the PDA NPs/FSG films showed high UV absorption, DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging ability, and high water contact angle (WCA), improving the barrier to water and oxygen and the tensile strength. The 0.3 % PDA NPs/FSG film triggered by NIR effectively maintained the firmness, soluble solids content and appearance, and delayed the weight loss of cherry tomatoes. Thus, the PDA NPs/FSG films had good photothermal antimicrobial activity and could be used for extending the shelf life of cherry tomatoes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12377,"journal":{"name":"Food Packaging and Shelf Life","volume":"46 ","pages":"Article 101374"},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142554393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Myrto Trianti , Athina Mastora , Eygenia Nikolaidou , Danae Zorba , Anastasia Rozou , Virginia Giannou , Constantina Tzia , Vassilia J. Sinanoglou , Spyridon E. Papadakis
{"title":"Development and characterization of “Greek Salad” edible films","authors":"Myrto Trianti , Athina Mastora , Eygenia Nikolaidou , Danae Zorba , Anastasia Rozou , Virginia Giannou , Constantina Tzia , Vassilia J. Sinanoglou , Spyridon E. Papadakis","doi":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101378","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101378","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>“Greek salad” edible films, made from tomato puree, juices of cucumber, bell pepper and onion, oregano oil and apple pectin with and without olive oil and guar gum were successfully prepared and characterized for water vapor permeability, oxygen permeability, tensile properties, moisture sorption isotherm, heat sealing ability and color. It was found that the addition of olive oil to the basic film increased its water vapor permeability, while the incorporation of guar gum had no impact on it. The addition of olive oil and guar gum affected the tensile properties, the isotherms for moisture sorption and the color of the films. All films demonstrated good heat-sealing properties. The FTIR spectra of the films displayed several interesting characteristics, confirming the films’ composition. The sensory evaluation of the four edible films revealed that all samples scored close to or above 3 (on a scale of 0–5) in most sensory attributes, indicating general acceptability among panelists. Notably, films containing guar gum exhibited higher homogeneity and transparency, while films containing olive oil showed the highest odor, flavor, and taste intensities, but also more pronounced defects and undesirable aftertastes. The basic film appeared more balanced in most sensory attributes.</div><div>It was concluded that overall the advantages of adding olive oil and guar gum to the basic film were not significant. Future experiments will concentrate on optimizing the production of the basic film and exploring the possibility of using it for packaging oily foods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12377,"journal":{"name":"Food Packaging and Shelf Life","volume":"46 ","pages":"Article 101378"},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142554396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chuang-Chuang Zhao , Qin-Bao Lin , Yan-Fen Chen , Huai-Ning Zhong , David Julian McClements , Da Ma
{"title":"Aluminate-activated nano-SiO2 for enhancing water vapor barrier properties in polymers films: A safe and effective strategy","authors":"Chuang-Chuang Zhao , Qin-Bao Lin , Yan-Fen Chen , Huai-Ning Zhong , David Julian McClements , Da Ma","doi":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101377","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101377","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this work, a series of nanocomposite films composed of polylactic acid (PLA), poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), polybutylene succinate (PBS), nano-SiO<sub>2</sub> activated by aluminate for different times were developed to enhance water vapor barrier properties. The physiochemical and thermal properties of the films were characterized. In addition, total and aluminum migration from the films was monitored, and non-targeted screening was performed to evaluate the potential safety of the composite films. Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy analysis indicated that the nano-SiO<sub>2</sub> was successfully activated by aluminate. Differential scanning calorimetry analysis indicated that incorporation of the activated nano-SiO<sub>2</sub> slightly reduced the glass transition temperature (from 54 to 51 °C) and increased the crystallinity degree (from 6.9 % to 11.1 %) of PLA. Incorporation of 0.4 % nanofillers was found to give the highest crystallinity. Thermogravimetric analysis showed that the thermal stability of the PLA/PBAT/PBS films did not change significantly after adding the activated-nano-SiO<sub>2</sub>. However, the incorporation of these nanofillers did increase the interfacial roughness and crystallinity degree of the films, thereby reducing the water vapor permeability by around 30 %. Erucamide was detected in the composite films after exposure to food simulants, however, the films containing the nanofillers still met European Union safety standards. In summary, the nanofiller-loaded polymer films developed in this study were shown to be safe and have high water barrier properties, which means they may be suitable for application in the food, cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12377,"journal":{"name":"Food Packaging and Shelf Life","volume":"46 ","pages":"Article 101377"},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142554394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improved mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties of halloysite nanotubes and nanocellulose incorporated PVA-PEO films: For food packaging applications","authors":"Jija Thomas , P. Selvin Thomas , Ranimol Stephen","doi":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101373","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101373","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work presents a novel polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-polyethylene oxide (PEO) nanocomposite with halloysite nanotube (HNT)-nanocellulose (NC) hybrid filler to tailor the mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties. PVA-PEO/ HNT-NC nanocomposites are characterized using various analytical techniques such as FTIR, XRD, TGA, DSC, and SEM. The study evaluated the impact of hybrid filler on water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), moisture retention capacity (MRC), peroxide value (POV), and mechanical properties. The simultaneous application of 3 wt% HNT and 5 wt% NC resulted in a 20 % increase in tensile strength and approximately two-fold increase in Young's modulus, with a maximum degradation temperature increase of 22° C and 16° C in the second and third stages, respectively. Compared to the pure blend, the nanocomposite exhibited a 67 % (26.7 ± 0.6 mEq/kg) improvement in oxygen barrier performance, while maintaining a low WVTR and good MRC, demonstrating their suitability for packaging applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12377,"journal":{"name":"Food Packaging and Shelf Life","volume":"46 ","pages":"Article 101373"},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142554395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}