Effects of a combination of antimicrobial silver low density polyethylene nanocomposite films and modified atmosphere packaging on the shelf life of chicken breast fillets

Microalgae biopeptides applied in nanofibers for the development of active packaging

“…New technologies have been employed to improve the quality and extend the shelf life of food products. The use of active packaging is one such technology and consists in the action of antioxidants and antimicrobial compounds that interact with food [3,4] . There are several mechanisms of action of these agents that include absorption of carbon dioxide, oxygen, ethylene and odors.…”

Starch-protein active films for food preservation

“…All of the chicken samples exhibited a similar initial proximal composition, similar to the values previously reported for these kinds of samples (Azlin-Hasim et al, 2015;Qiao et al, 2002) (Table 5.2.1). The slight variation in the meat composition could be attributed to commercial breeds, diet formulation, housing and general management practices (Quiao et al, 2002).…”

“…Whereas no significant differences in the pH were noticed for samples packaged using OC-LAE, TP_C or TP-LAE films when compared with the Lipid oxidation is one of the main factors causing flavour deterioration during the storage of meat and meat products (Azlin-Hasim et al, 2015;Fernández et al, 1997, RodriguezCalleja et al, 2012. This autooxidative degradation generates products which affect food quality; not only the flavour, but also the colour, aroma, texture and nutritive value, even at low temperatures (Eriksson, 1982;Fennema, 1993).…”

“…Chicken meat is very popular in Europe; however, due to its characteristics (composition, high water activity (a w ) and a high pH) it is highly perishable (Azlin-Hasim et al, 2015;Rodriguez-Calleja., 2012;Zouaghi and Cantalejo, 2016). Therefore, the poultry industry has shown interest in technologies which can be used to extend the shelf life of chicken breast fillets (Rodriguez-Calleja., 2012).…”

<span>A study on properties of polymeric films incorporated with silver-coatedTiO₂ nano particles</span>

“…For example some metallic nanoparticles such as silver, gold, zinc, or metal oxides have been in the center of attention of researchers to produce various active packaging [9]. Among various metal and metal oxide materials being used for nanocomposite film, silver (Ag), and titanium (TiO2) are particularly important [10].…”