Chitosan Films in Food Applications. Tuning Film Properties by Changing Acidic Dissolution Conditions

Food contamination due to the presence of microorganisms is a serious problem. New food preservation systems are being studied to kill or inhibit spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms that contaminate food and reduce the shelf life of products. Chitosan films with potential application to food pres...

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Main Authors: Elodie Melro, Filipe E. Antunes, Gabriela J. da Silva, Inês Cruz, Philippe E. Ramos, Fátima Carvalho, Luís Alves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/1/1