Novel Biocomposite Films Based on High Methoxyl Pectin Reinforced with Zeolite Y for Food Packaging Applications
Pectin is a natural biopolymer with broad applications in the food industry and it is suitable to prepare edible films to prolong food shelf-life. However, the main limitation of pectin-based films is their poor mechanical and barrier properties. Zeolite Y is a hydrophobic clay that can be used as f...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-01-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/3/360 |