Edible Polysaccharide Films & Coatings

Pau Talens, María José Fabra, Amparo Chiralt (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

55 Seiten

2010
Nova Science Publishers Inc (Verlag)
978-1-61668-191-3 (ISBN)

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Regulating the mass transfer in food systems by edible films and coatings can increase food-product shelf life and food quality. This book intends to review research on polysaccharide film-formation and characteristics and analyse mechanical and barrier properties of polysaccharide-based films.

Regulating the mass transfer in food systems by edible films and coatings can increase food-product shelf life and food quality. Besides their barrier properties, edible films and coatings can act as carriers for functional food additives, antioxidants, antimicrobial agents and nutrients; and due to their biodegradability nature, could have an impact on overall packaging requirements. The objectives of this book are to review research on polysaccharide film-formation and characteristics, analyse mechanical and barrier properties of polysaccharide-based films, summarise applications of polysaccharide films in food products, and make conclusions as to the status of polysaccharide films and their future developmental direction.

Introduction; Polysaccharides used for edible films & coatings; Polysaccharide film formation & film characteristics; Polysaccharide film properties; Applications of polysaccharide-based films in food products; Conclusions; Index.

Zusatzinfo	Illustrations
Verlagsort	New York
Sprache	englisch
Maße	230 x 155 mm
Gewicht	126 g
Themenwelt	Technik ► Umwelttechnik / Biotechnologie
ISBN-10	1-61668-191-8 / 1616681918
ISBN-13	978-1-61668-191-3 / 9781616681913
Zustand	Neuware