Reprint

Application of Polymers in Food Sciences

Edited by
October 2024
266 pages
  • ISBN978-3-7258-2194-5 (Hardback)
  • ISBN978-3-7258-2193-8 (PDF)
https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-2193-8 (registering)

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This is a Reprint of the Special Issue Application of Polymers in Food Sciences that was published in

Chemistry & Materials Science
Engineering
Summary

This reprint focuses on the innovative application of polymers in the development and preservation of food products. The contributions are organized into two key themes. The first theme explores practical applications, such as the extraction of biopolymers for use as protective films, the development of biopolymer-based packaging, and the integration of sensors that detect food deterioration. The second theme delves into the utilization of biopolymers and polysaccharides as carrier agents for microencapsulating active ingredients, the creation of functional foods, and optimizing storage conditions to extend shelf life. These studies collectively highlight the cutting-edge advancements in polymer applications in the food industry.

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© 2024 by the authors; CC BY-NC-ND license
Keywords
avocado oil; Pickering emulsions; encapsulation; phosphorylated starch; functional; food; inulin; lactose; Bacillus clausii; equilibrium state diagram; functional food; polysaccharide blends; antioxidant activity; bacteria viabililty (Bacillus clausii); co-microencapsulation; fixed oil; hot pressing machine; microwave irradiation; methylation; GC/MS; extrusion blow molding; municipal recovery facility; polypropylene; polymer recycling; post-consumer recycling; polymer processing; natural packaging; cactus pear mucilage; pectin; alginate; biopolymer films; cross-linked; mechanical properties; Opuntia ficus-indica; packaging; cactus pear mucilage; Opuntia ficus-indica; pectin; alginate; biopolymer films; cross-linked; mechanical properties; pH; polymer concentration; polymeric coating; essential oil; Lippia graveolens; nanoparticles; strawberries; storage stability; vegetal protein; by-products; encapsulation; physicochemical properties; gold nanoparticles; polymer; colorimetric indicator; sodium alginate; biogenic amines; ethylenediamine; tara gum; wall material; encapsulation; physicochemical properties; thermal properties; structural properties; rheological properties; biaxial viscosity; texture; cheese; nanoliposomes; tannins; biopolymer; cactus pear mucilage; biofilms; functional properties; rheology; Opuntia ficus-indica; mucilage extraction; quercetin microencapsulation; maltodextrins; dextrose equivalents; equilibrium state diagram; storage conditions