Development of antifungal packaging coating for bread

Abstract

One of the main concerns in the world is health. The expansion of the food industry has also led to an increase in human morbidity. Therefore, nutrients, especially food additives, started to be more closely controlled after the emergence of scientifically proven threats. Even though these substances are strictly observed to ensure appropriate quantities and materials are used, consumer opinion is still negative towards them. Another crucial problem is the environment. Plastic waste generated in greater vast each year is accumulating and taking more and more space not only on land but also in water and even air. This is because plastic is cheap, strong and quickly made material leading to being the main type of packaging nowadays and creating this loophole situation. By combining naturally occurring substances, new packaging can be created to have the needed qualities. The purpose of the study was to create the coating with the synergetic essential oils mix for bread to replace the usual plastic package with an environmentally friendly and mould-resistant option.