Influencia de los envases comestibles en el aumento de vida útil del alimento

Abstract

The objective of the present research was to carry out a bibliographic review on the influence of edible containers in increasing the useful life of food, since these films and coatings have demonstrated their effectiveness in preserving food, improving its organoleptic characteristics and nutritional, in turn they control gas transfer and microbial growth. These containers are made from biopolymers and renewable polymers such as polysaccharides, proteins, lipids and active compounds. In this bibliographic research, scientific information was found in which it is shown that edible film and coatings improved the quality of food by restricting the transfer of oxygen, moisture, unpleasant flavors and aromas, as well as the foods that were coated or Edible films had better appearance like gloss, firmness, color and extended shelf life.