Sustainable Advances in Biopolymer-Based Packaging for Food Shelf-life Extension

Introduction

Sustainable Advances in Biopolymer-Based Packaging for Food Shelf-life Extension offers readers sustainable solutions for enhancing food shelf-life. It covers topics such as bio-based packaging materials, modification techniques, edible coatings, biodegradable packaging, nanotechnology, hydrogels, and intelligent packaging. Readers will be able to make informed decisions and implement sustainable solutions for enhancing food shelf-life while reducing reliance on traditional non-biodegradable packaging materials.

Basics of Bio-based Food Packaging Materials

The book begins by exploring the basics of bio-based food packaging materials, covering origins, characteristics, and varieties such as plant, animal, microbial, and waste materials.

Emerging Bio-based Materials

Subsequent chapters explain emerging bio-based materials, including intelligent packaging and edible coatings. Extraction technologies, modification techniques, and applications for sustainable and eco-friendly food packaging are also discussed. The potential of biopolymers, including those from plant extracts, to improve the nutritional content of packaged foods is highlighted.

Global Perspectives and Future Trends

Through country-specific case studies from the EU, Asia, and North America, the book discusses the global regulatory landscape for bio-based food packaging and offers insights into challenges and future trends.

Key Topics

- Introduces natural biopolymers, bioactive compounds, and synthetic biodegradable polymers to increase shelf-life of different food items

- Explains emerging bio-based materials including intelligent packaging and edible coatings

- Discusses the potential of biopolymers, including those from plant extracts to improve nutritional content of packaged foods

- Highlights extraction technologies, modification techniques, and applications for sustainable and eco-friendly food packaging