Antimicrobial Nanoparticles Incorporated in Edible Coatings and Films for the Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables

Antimicrobial Nanoparticles Incorporated in Edible Coatings and Films for the Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables

Edible coatings and films (ECF) are employed as matrixes for incorporating antimicrobial nanoparticles (NPs), and then they are applied on the fruits and vegetables to prolong shelf life and enhance storage quality. This paper provides a comprehensive review on the preparation, antimicrobial propert...

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Main Authors: Yage Xing, Wenxiu Li, Qin Wang, Xuanlin Li, Qinglian Xu, Xunlian Guo, Xiufang Bi, Xiaocui Liu, Yuru Shui, Hongbin Lin, Hua Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
chitosan coating
antimicrobial activities
physical characteristics
nanoparticle application
food preservation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/9/1695

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