Casein Films: The Effects of Formulation, Environmental Conditions and the Addition of Citric Pectin on the Structure and Mechanical Properties

Casein Films: The Effects of Formulation, Environmental Conditions and the Addition of Citric Pectin on the Structure and Mechanical Properties

Thin casein films for food packaging applications reportedly possess good strength and low oxygen permeability, but low elasticity and high sensitivity to moisture. Modifying the films to target specific behaviors depending on environmental conditions can enable a variety of commercial applications...

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Main Authors: Laetitia M. Bonnaillie, Han Zhang, Serife Akkurt, Kit L. Yam, Peggy M. Tomasula
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-07-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
high-methoxyl pectin
milk protein
edible film
food packaging
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/6/7/2018

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