Edible Polysaccharide Films & Coatings (Biotechnology in Agriculture, Industry & Medicine Series) (Biotechnology in Agriculture, Industry and Medicine) - Softcover

Pau Talens; María José Fabra; Amparo Chiralt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1616681918 ISBN 13: 9781616681913

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc (US), 2010

Synopsis

Regulating the mass transfer in food systems by edible films and coatings can increase food-product shelf life and food quality. Besides their barrier properties, edible films and coatings can act as carriers for functional food additives, antioxidants, antimicrobial agents and nutrients; and due to their biodegradability nature, could have an impact on overall packaging requirements. The objectives of this book are to review research on polysaccharide film-formation and characteristics, analyse mechanical and barrier properties of polysaccharide-based films, summarise applications of polysaccharide films in food products, and make conclusions as to the status of polysaccharide films and their future developmental direction.

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Regulating the mass transfer in food systems by edible films and coatings can increase food-product shelf life and food quality. This book intends to review research on polysaccharide film-formation and characteristics and analyse mechanical and barrier properties of polysaccharide-based films.

About this edition

• Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc (US)
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1616681918
• ISBN 13: 9781616681913
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 55