Biodegradable films of starch/PVOH/alginate in packaging systems for minimally processed lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)

ABSTRACT Biodegradable packaging may replace non-biodegradable materials when the shelf life of the packaged product is relatively short, as in minimally processed foods. The objective of this work was to evaluate the efficiency of biodegradable films comprising starch/polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH)/algin...

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Main Authors: Renata Paula Herrera Brandelero, Evandro Martin Brandelero, Fábio Mendonça de Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Lavras
Series:Ciência e Agrotecnologia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-70542016000500510&lng=en&tlng=en