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A pectin/chitosan matrix-loaded curcumin film (PCCF) with a deep eutectic solvent (DES) as the solvent and plasticizer was prepared in this study. Different quantities of curcumin (identified as PCCF-0, PCCF-1, PCCF-2. PCCF-3) were loaded on the pectin/chitosan film in order to evaluate their effects on the film properties. Results showed that curcumin could interact with the pectin/chitosan matrix and form a complex three-dimensional network structure. PCCF could promote the thickness, tensile strength, thermal properties, antioxidant and antiseptic capacities, but deteriorate the light transmission and elongation at the same time. The addition of curcumin would change the color of the film, without significantly affecting the moisture content. The tensile strength of PCCF-3 reached the maximum value of 3.75 MPa, while the elongation decreased to 10%. Meanwhile, the water-resistance properties of PCCF-3 were significantly promoted by 8.6% compared with that of PCCF-0. Furthermore, PCCF showed remarkable sustained antioxidant activities in a dose-dependent manner. PCCF-3 could inhibit DPPH and ABTS free radicals by 58.66% and 29.07%, respectively. It also showed antiseptic capacity on fresh pork during storage. Therefore, curcumin addition could improve the barrier, mechanical, antioxidant and antiseptic properties of the polysaccharide-based film and PCCF has the potential to be used as a new kind of food packaging material in the food industry.

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An alginate (named P1) prepared from Sargassum fusiforme has been proven to have significant anti‐photoaging activity in our previous study. In this study, alginate lyase was used to obtain P1 hydrolysates with different molecular weights, and their structural characteristics and anti‐photoaging activity were compared. Results showed that alginate lyases could rapidly degrade the molecular weight of P1 and slightly changed its chemical composition. Fourier transform infrared spectra indicated that alginate lyase treatment did not change the main functional groups of P1. Moreover, the inhibitory effects of P1 on MMPs (MMP‐1, MMP‐3 and MMP‐9) and reactive oxygen species were also improved after hydrolyzed with alginate lyase, especially sample A‐30 (hydrolysis for 30 min). Methylation and nuclear magnetic resonance results indicated that the main chain of A‐30 was →4)‐β‐ManA‐(1→4)‐α‐GulA‐(1→4)‐β‐ManA‐(1→4)‐β‐ManA‐(1→4)‐α‐GulA‐(1→4)‐β‐ManA‐(1→3, 4)‐β‐ManA‐(1→, with the end group of α‐Fucp‐(1→ attached to the O‐3 position of →3, 4)‐β‐ManA‐(1→ on the side chain. It indicated that alginate lyase did not change the backbone of P1 but decreased the molecular or degree of polymerization at 30 min of hydrolysis. This is the first report on the anti‐photoaging activity of alginate hydrolysates. The results will provide effective theoretical support for improving the utilization and promoting the application of S. fusiforme.

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