{"title":"Sustained release composite antimicrobial film containing oregano essential oil microcapsule for postharvest strawberry preservation","authors":"Liying Yang, Xueyi Liu, Douxin Xiao, Alideertu Dong","doi":"10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101387","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Essential oil has potential in preventing fruit rancidity and decay during storage, its limited water solubility and vulnerability to light hinder widespread application. The present study used the complex coacervation method to prepare gelatin-gum arabic (GA) microcapsules loaded with oregano essential oil, which were then incorporated into a polyvinyl alcohol substrate to construct an antimicrobial film composite (OEO@GA-PVA film). The composite film exhibited an enhanced water vapor barrier property compared to the PVA film, resulting in a reduction of the water vapor permeability (WVP) from 6.49 g·cm/(cm<sup>2</sup>·s·Pa) to 3.86 g·cm/(cm<sup>2</sup>·s·Pa). The addition of microcapsules improved the film's ability to block both UV and visible light. The OEO@GA-PVA film exhibited a sustained bacteriostatic effect and effectively prolonged the shelf life of strawberries for up to 7 days. The findings of this study can be a valuable reference for using essential oil in strawberry preservation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12377,"journal":{"name":"Food Packaging and Shelf Life","volume":"46 ","pages":"Article 101387"},"PeriodicalIF":8.5000,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Food Packaging and Shelf Life","FirstCategoryId":"97","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214289424001522","RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Essential oil has potential in preventing fruit rancidity and decay during storage, its limited water solubility and vulnerability to light hinder widespread application. The present study used the complex coacervation method to prepare gelatin-gum arabic (GA) microcapsules loaded with oregano essential oil, which were then incorporated into a polyvinyl alcohol substrate to construct an antimicrobial film composite (OEO@GA-PVA film). The composite film exhibited an enhanced water vapor barrier property compared to the PVA film, resulting in a reduction of the water vapor permeability (WVP) from 6.49 g·cm/(cm2·s·Pa) to 3.86 g·cm/(cm2·s·Pa). The addition of microcapsules improved the film's ability to block both UV and visible light. The OEO@GA-PVA film exhibited a sustained bacteriostatic effect and effectively prolonged the shelf life of strawberries for up to 7 days. The findings of this study can be a valuable reference for using essential oil in strawberry preservation.
期刊介绍:
Food packaging is crucial for preserving food integrity throughout the distribution chain. It safeguards against contamination by physical, chemical, and biological agents, ensuring the safety and quality of processed foods. The evolution of novel food packaging, including modified atmosphere and active packaging, has extended shelf life, enhancing convenience for consumers. Shelf life, the duration a perishable item remains suitable for sale, use, or consumption, is intricately linked with food packaging, emphasizing its role in maintaining product quality and safety.