Abstract
ADVANCEMENT IN CONVENTIONAL PACKAGING – EDIBLE PACKAGING
Prabhjot K. Sabharwal, Meenakshi Garg*, Aditi and Susmita Dey Sadhu
ABSTRACT
Edible packaging has come up as a breakthrough in the field of packaging by reducing waste, creating novel applications for improving food’s stability, safety, quality and sensory aspects. Edible packaging offers upper hand over conventional packaging as it can be safely ingested along with the food. Gelatin, starch, whey protein isolates, soy protein, casein, etc. are various sources of edible packaging material. Edible packaging of fresh fruits and vegetables provides barrier to water loss and prevents microbial proliferation. In meat, edible packaging helps to preserve color and may prevent lipid oxidation in fishes. The role of edible packaging is imperative in today’s environmental pollution. This paper reviews the history, requirements, advantages &disadvantages, applications, antimicrobial property of edible packaging, consumer acceptance, feasibility of commercialization, present status and future prospects of edible packaging.
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