Chitosan with Natural Additives as a Potential Food Packaging

Stefanowska, Karolina; Woźniak, Magdalena; Dobrucka, Renata; Ratajczak, Izabela

doi:10.3390/ma16041579

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“…Chitosan hydrogel, a biocompatible natural polysaccharide polymer, is widely employed as a food additive in the food industry. This usage aligns with the growing demand for safe, non-toxic, and biocompatible food additives ( Stefanowska, Wozniak, Dobrucka, & Ratajczak, 2023 ). Assessing the biocompatibility of chitosan hydrogel is crucial to understanding its impact on human health during daily use.…”

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Chitosan-based hydrogels: From preparation to applications, a review

Hong,

Qiu,

Wang

et al. 2024

Food Chemistry: X

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Section: Bioactivity Of Chitosan-based Hydrogelsmentioning

confidence: 60%

Chitosan-based hydrogels: From preparation to applications, a review

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Qiu,

Wang

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Food Chemistry: X

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Naturally Derived Biomaterials: Advances and Opportunities

Jasni,

Azmi,

Puad

et al. 2023

Engineered Biomaterials

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Biomaterials are materials that have been formed from or created by biological organisms such as plants, animals, bacteria, fungus, and other forms of life are referred to as biologically derived materials. Biomaterials are normally designed to interface with biological systems, for the treatment, augmentation, or replace-ment of biological functions. Across billions of years, life has been composed of and existed within these biomaterial molecules, monomers, and polymers. For instance, biomaterials of polysaccharides are sugars or starch polymers. Cellulose is the most ubiquitous and abundant polysaccharide. Polysaccharides are found in the tissues of both trees and humans. Meanwhile, natural biomaterials are substances that are derived from natural sources such as plants, animals, or minerals, and are used in medical and healthcare applications. Examples of natural biomaterials include collagen, chitosan, silk, cellulose, hyaluronic acid, and bone minerals such as hydrox-yapatite. These materials are attractive in the field of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability. Additionally, some natural biomaterials can mimic the physical and chemical properties of the body's natural tissues, making them ideal for use in implants and scaffolds. Recent advances in the production of natural biomaterials include the development of more efficient and scalable manufacturing processes, which has made them more widely available and accessible for use in medical applications. In addition, advances in the understanding of the biological interactions between these materials and the body have allowed for the development of new and improved medical devices and therapies. The use of natural biomaterials also provides unique opportunities for customization and personalization in medical treatment. For example, natural biomaterials such as collagen and hyaluronic acid can be engineered to meet specific patient needs, such as tissue repair and regeneration, wound healing, and drug delivery. Overall, natural biomaterials have shown great promise in many fields. This chapter's goal is to give readers a quick introduction to naturally derived biomaterials and their advances and opportunities. For example, recent developments in the production of natural biomaterials have made them more widely available and accessible for usein medical applications, and advances in the understanding of the biological interactions between these materials and the body have allowed for the development of new and improved medical devices and therapies. In the coming years, the adoption of new advanced experimental methodologies, such as bioengineering approaches, will alter the practice of medicine in the applications using natural derived biomaterials. Tissue engineering, a multidisciplinary field of research involving the principles of materials science, engineering, biological sciences, and medical research, is a clear illustration of this. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Sin...

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Chitosan Films with Caffeine and Propolis as Promising and Ecofriendly Packaging Materials

Stefanowska,

Woźniak,

Majka

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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This study addresses challenges faced by the packaging industry in finding suitable natural and biodegradable materials that can replace plastics while preserving the superior quality and freshness of the items contained within. Chitosan, a biodegradable natural polymer, shows great potential as a matrix for ecofriendly and biodegradable composite materials. In the present study, bioactive substances such as caffeine (CAF) and propolis extract (EP) were used for the enhancement of the bioactivity of chitosan-based films. Two acidic solvents, acetic acid and citric acid, were used to produce chitosan films. The study examined the antioxidant capabilities of the solutions used for film formation; similarly, the characteristics of the resultant films were also examined, encompassing antimicrobial, barrier, and mechanical characteristics. The findings suggested that the use of additives exhibiting antioxidant activity, such as CAF and EP in the chitosan matrix can be an effective method to counteract oxidative stress in food packaging. The study also showed that films produced with citric acid exhibit antimicrobial activity against many strains of bacteria, including foodborne pathogens. In addition, the antimicrobial activity of chitosan/citric acid film can be increased by adding CAF and EP. The results confirmed that both the additives and the acids used affect the mechanical and barrier features of the obtained chitosan-based films. This study suggests that chitosan films supplemented with natural bioactive substances have the potential to serve as viable replacements for traditional plastics in the packaging sector.

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Chitosan with Natural Additives as a Potential Food Packaging

Cited by 8 publications

References 223 publications

Chitosan-based hydrogels: From preparation to applications, a review

Chitosan-based hydrogels: From preparation to applications, a review

Naturally Derived Biomaterials: Advances and Opportunities

Chitosan Films with Caffeine and Propolis as Promising and Ecofriendly Packaging Materials

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