Antimicrobial active edible coating of alginate and chitosan add ZnO nanoparticles applied in guavas (Psidium guajava L.)

• Published in: Food chemistry Vol. 309; p. 125566
• Main Authors: Arroyo, Betty Jarma, Bezerra, Anderson Campos, Oliveira, Lara Lins, Arroyo, Sara Jarma, Melo, Enayde Almeida de, Santos, Andrelina Maria Pinheiro
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 30.03.2020
• Subjects: Alginates - pharmacology; Anti-Bacterial Agents - pharmacology; Bioactive packaging; Chitosan - pharmacology; Edible coating; Edible Films; Food Preservation - methods; Fruit; Nanoparticles (NPs); Nanoparticles - chemistry; NanoZnO; Polymer blends; Psidium; Zinc Oxide - pharmacology; NanoZnO; Polymer blends; Bioactive packaging; Edible coating; Nanoparticles (NPs)

•Edible fruit coatings based on alginate and chitosan suitable for fruit packaging.•The incorporation of nanoZnO in chitosan and/or alginate provide efficient antimicrobial action.•Edible coating for food packaging reduces environmental impact. Nanostructured coatings made with chitosan (100%Q), alg...