| Autor: |
Krümmel A; Laboratory of Microbiology and Food Hygiene, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre 91501-970, Brazil., Pagno CH; Laboratory of Phenolic Compounds, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre 91501-970, Brazil., Malheiros PDS; Laboratory of Microbiology and Food Hygiene, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre 91501-970, Brazil. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Foods (Basel, Switzerland) [Foods] 2024 Apr 09; Vol. 13 (8). Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 09. |
| DOI: |
10.3390/foods13081141 |
| Abstrakt: |
The synthesis of active films with natural antimicrobials from renewable sources offers an alternative to conventional non-biodegradable packaging and synthetic additives. This study aimed to develop cassava starch films with antimicrobial activity by incorporating either free carvacrol or chia mucilage nanocapsules loaded with carvacrol (CMNC) and assess their impact on the physical, mechanical, and barrier properties of the films, as well as their efficacy against foodborne pathogens. The addition of free carvacrol led to a reduction in mechanical properties due to its hydrophobic nature and limited interaction with the polymeric matrix. Conversely, CMNC enhanced elongation at break and reduced light transmission, with a more uniform distribution in the polymeric matrix. Films containing 8% carvacrol exhibited inhibitory effects against Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes , further potentiated when encapsulated in chia mucilage nanocapsules. These findings suggest that such films hold promise as active packaging materials to inhibit bacterial growth, ensuring food safety and extending shelf life. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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