Characterization of Active Edible Films based on Citral Essential Oil, Alginate and Pectin

Characterization of Active Edible Films based on Citral Essential Oil, Alginate and Pectin

Thermal, structural and physico-chemical properties of different composite edible films based on alginate and pectin with the addition of citral essential oil (citral EO) as an agent to improve barrier properties, were investigated. The obtained films were clear and transparent, with a yellow hue th...

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Main Authors: Valentina Siracusa, Santina Romani, Matteo Gigli, Cinzia Mannozzi, Juan Pablo Cecchini, Urszula Tylewicz, Nadia Lotti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
edible film
alginate film
pectin film
essential oil
barrier properties
mechanical properties
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