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In this study, the edible antimicrobial coating was prepared from mung bean starch and soluble soybean polysaccharide (MBS‐SSPS) enriched with different concentrations (0%, 0.3%, 0.6%, 0.9%, and 1.2%) of nano‐emulsified clove and cinnamon oil (CCO). Then MBS‐SSPS incorporated CCO coating (MSC) was applied on steamed buns at 10°C, 50% RH and the microbiological attributes (total viable count and the mold and yeast counts), hardness, and organoleptic attributes were assessed. The use of CCO in MBS‐SSPS coating solution reduced viscosity of final coating and increased antimicrobial activity. Also, compared with the uncoated sample, MSC0.6 and MSC0.9 under no adverse effect on flavor quality, reduced the aerobic plate count by 38.5 and 42% and decreased mold and yeast counts by 32 and 37%, respectively. Meanwhile, the coated samples obtained acceptable sensory qualities and lower hardness than the uncoated ones. Practical Applications The objective of the study was to develop and characterize the MBS‐SSPS coating enriched with nano‐emulsified CCO (the mixture of cinnamon and clove essential oil), then evaluate the effectiveness of antimicrobial coating on the storage quality of steamed buns. MSC0.6 and MSC0.9 improved the storage quality without sacrificing flavor while compared with uncoated samples. Therefore, it was feasible to apply this new edible antimicrobial coating on the surface of the steamed buns.

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Due to the increased awareness of consumers in sensorial and nutritional quality of frozen foods, the freezing technology has to seek new and innovative technologies for better retaining the fresh like quality of foods. In this article, we review the recent developments in smart freezing technology applied to fresh foods. The application of these intelligent technologies and the associated underpinning concepts have greatly improved the quality of frozen foods and the freezing efficiency. These technologies are able to automatically collect the information in-line during freezing and help control the freezing process better. Smart freezing technology includes new and intelligent technologies and concepts applied to the pretreatment of the frozen product, freezing processes, cold chain logistics as well as warehouse management. These technologies enable real-time monitoring of quality during the freezing process and help improve product quality and freezing efficiency. We also provide a brief overview of several sensing technologies used to achieve automatic control of individual steps of freezing process. These sensing technologies include computer vision, electronic nose, electronic tongue, digital simulation, confocal laser, near infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance technology and ultrasound. Understanding of the mechanism of these new technologies will be helpful for applying them to improve the quality of frozen foods.

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