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https://doi.org/10.31727/m.24.1.3

Application of edible films and coatings with essential oils on the shelf-life of meat and fish products

Mia Kurek orcid id orcid.org/0000-0001-9580-0518 ; Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Domagoj Gabrić orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-0895-7152 ; Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Mario Ščetar orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-4684-4781 ; Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Kata Galić orcid id orcid.org/0000-0003-1501-8812 ; Prehrambeno-biotehnološki fakultet, Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska


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Abstract

Nowadays there is a growing interest worldwide in high quality foods, without synthetic preservatives, and that have a longer shelf life. Maintaining the high quality of perishable food over long storage periods is technologically difficult, as meat, poultry and fish are subject to major changes due to their high water content, which favours microbial growth. Edible films and coatings are a good complement for the preservation of meat, poultry and fish, as they can provide protection by acting as barriers to moisture migration and limiting the diffusion of gases (such as O2 or CO2) that are important for food spoilage. Edible films and coatings have also been studied as potential carriers of additives and other functional ingredients to maintain or even improve food quality. They can also improve the quality and appearance of a food by preventing the migration of flavours and aromas and providing structural integrity. A special category belongs to essential oils as natural preservatives rich in antimicrobial substances. Their incorporation forms a new category of antimicrobially active edible coatings and films that improve microbial stability and extend the shelf life of fresh meat and fish. This article presents the general principles with some examples of applications for meat and fish.

Keywords

edible films; essential oils; meat; fish; shelf-life

Hrčak ID:

272831

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https://hrcak.srce.hr/272831

Publication date:

14.2.2022.

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