Study of the Performance of Particles Based on Modified Starches Containing Potassium Sorbate and Incorporated into Biodegradable Films: Physicochemical Characterization and Antimicrobial Action

Ultrasound technique was used to produce native and acetylated cassava starch particles containing potassium sorbate (KS). In order to obtain an active packaging, films with addition of native starch particles containing KS (NKSPF) or added with acetylated starch particles containing KS (AKSPF) were...

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Main Authors: Paola Alzate, Lía Gerschenson, Silvia Flores
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
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description Ultrasound technique was used to produce native and acetylated cassava starch particles containing potassium sorbate (KS). In order to obtain an active packaging, films with addition of native starch particles containing KS (NKSPF) or added with acetylated starch particles containing KS (AKSPF) were formulated. As control systems, films without KS (CF) or added with KS that was not retained in particles (KSF), were produced. The NKSPF and AKSPF microstructure was consistent with composite materials. Tensile test revealed that CF and KSF were ductile and extensible (stress at break (σ<sub>b</sub>) 2.8–2.5 MPa and strain at break (ε<sub>b</sub>) 284–206%), while NKSPF and AKSPF were more resistant films with higher Young’s Modulus (148–477 MPa) and σ<sub>b</sub> (3.6–17 MPa) but lower ε<sub>b</sub> (40–11%). Moreover, NKSPF and AKSPF developed lower Yellowness Index (6.6–6.5) but higher opacity (19–23%) and solubility in water (31–35%) than KSF (9, 10.8% and 9%, respectively). It was observed that KSF and NKSPF moderately reduced the <i>Zygosaccharomyces bailii</i> growth while AKSPF showed the highest yeast inhibition, three Log-cycles, compared to CF. Additionally, FTIR spectroscopy revealed intensified interactions between KS and modified starch. It was concluded that starch sonication and acetylation were useful modifications to produce particles carrier of KS that improved the physical and antimicrobial performance of active films.
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spelling doaj.art-93ddd24150a7444bbd2c7e4f61de1d962023-11-21T21:38:14ZengMDPI AGChemistry2624-85492021-05-013265867110.3390/chemistry3020046Study of the Performance of Particles Based on Modified Starches Containing Potassium Sorbate and Incorporated into Biodegradable Films: Physicochemical Characterization and Antimicrobial ActionPaola Alzate0Lía Gerschenson1Silvia Flores2Departamento de Industrias, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales (FCEN), Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), Intendente Güiraldes 2160, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires P.C.: 1428, ArgentinaDepartamento de Industrias, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales (FCEN), Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), Intendente Güiraldes 2160, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires P.C.: 1428, ArgentinaDepartamento de Industrias, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales (FCEN), Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), Intendente Güiraldes 2160, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires P.C.: 1428, ArgentinaUltrasound technique was used to produce native and acetylated cassava starch particles containing potassium sorbate (KS). In order to obtain an active packaging, films with addition of native starch particles containing KS (NKSPF) or added with acetylated starch particles containing KS (AKSPF) were formulated. As control systems, films without KS (CF) or added with KS that was not retained in particles (KSF), were produced. The NKSPF and AKSPF microstructure was consistent with composite materials. Tensile test revealed that CF and KSF were ductile and extensible (stress at break (σ<sub>b</sub>) 2.8–2.5 MPa and strain at break (ε<sub>b</sub>) 284–206%), while NKSPF and AKSPF were more resistant films with higher Young’s Modulus (148–477 MPa) and σ<sub>b</sub> (3.6–17 MPa) but lower ε<sub>b</sub> (40–11%). Moreover, NKSPF and AKSPF developed lower Yellowness Index (6.6–6.5) but higher opacity (19–23%) and solubility in water (31–35%) than KSF (9, 10.8% and 9%, respectively). It was observed that KSF and NKSPF moderately reduced the <i>Zygosaccharomyces bailii</i> growth while AKSPF showed the highest yeast inhibition, three Log-cycles, compared to CF. Additionally, FTIR spectroscopy revealed intensified interactions between KS and modified starch. It was concluded that starch sonication and acetylation were useful modifications to produce particles carrier of KS that improved the physical and antimicrobial performance of active films.https://www.mdpi.com/2624-8549/3/2/46starchcassavastarch modificationnanostructured particlesultrasoundacetylation
spellingShingle Paola Alzate
Lía Gerschenson
Silvia Flores
Study of the Performance of Particles Based on Modified Starches Containing Potassium Sorbate and Incorporated into Biodegradable Films: Physicochemical Characterization and Antimicrobial Action
Chemistry
starch
cassava
starch modification
nanostructured particles
ultrasound
acetylation
title Study of the Performance of Particles Based on Modified Starches Containing Potassium Sorbate and Incorporated into Biodegradable Films: Physicochemical Characterization and Antimicrobial Action
title_full Study of the Performance of Particles Based on Modified Starches Containing Potassium Sorbate and Incorporated into Biodegradable Films: Physicochemical Characterization and Antimicrobial Action
title_fullStr Study of the Performance of Particles Based on Modified Starches Containing Potassium Sorbate and Incorporated into Biodegradable Films: Physicochemical Characterization and Antimicrobial Action
title_full_unstemmed Study of the Performance of Particles Based on Modified Starches Containing Potassium Sorbate and Incorporated into Biodegradable Films: Physicochemical Characterization and Antimicrobial Action
title_short Study of the Performance of Particles Based on Modified Starches Containing Potassium Sorbate and Incorporated into Biodegradable Films: Physicochemical Characterization and Antimicrobial Action
title_sort study of the performance of particles based on modified starches containing potassium sorbate and incorporated into biodegradable films physicochemical characterization and antimicrobial action
topic starch
cassava
starch modification
nanostructured particles
ultrasound
acetylation
url https://www.mdpi.com/2624-8549/3/2/46
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