Chitosan-Bidens pilosa Extract-Based Coating with Enhanced Free Radical Scavenging, Antifungal, and Water Barrier Properties: Metabolite Profiling, Film Characterization, and Raspberry Preservation

Chitosan (Ch) was functionalized with Bidens pilosa (BP) extract at 1, 3, or 5% to form Ch-1 BP, Ch-3 BP, and Ch-5 BP, respectively. Ch without plant extract was used as a control. The composite films were characterized and tested for antifungal properties in the agar disc diffusion approach and ant...

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Main Authors: Kwanele A. Nxumalo, Olaniyi A. Fawole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi-Wiley 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Food Quality
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/5580928