Effect of Bay Leaves Essential Oil Concentration on the Properties of Biodegradable Carboxymethyl Cellulose-Based Edible Films

Films containing bay leaves essential oils (BEOs) were prepared and evaluated for edible packaging applications. The BEOs were extracted by the Soxhlet method, using ethanol or methanol as organic solvent. Then, films were prepared by “solvent casting” technique using carboxymeth...

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Main Authors: Esther Rincón, Luis Serrano, Alina M. Balu, José J. Aguilar, Rafael Luque, Araceli García
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/12/15/2356