Additionally, edible coatings that are applied directly on the food surface are designed which create a modified atmosphere. A novelty in the project is the development of biodegradable packaging materials that can replace conventional synthetic materials. Among the systems studied is Modified Atmosphere Packaging, for which the available packaging film materials are tailored to the specific demands of the food products. The project optimizes existing techniques and in addition develops novel technologies to ensure high quality and safe food products. An overview of the development and application of edible films and coatings is given here, comprising recent results from the EU project with regard to the barrier properties of edible films and the inclusion of active compounds.Ībstract = "The improvement of the safety and quality of minimally processed foods is of major interest to both the consumer and the food industry and is the topic of an EU-sponsored research project with nine international partners. Such packagings and coatings may protect very powerfully against microbial spoilage and loss of intrinsic product quality, resulting in a prolonged shelf-life. The edible coatings can be furnished with active compounds such as antimicrobials or antioxidants to obtain additional desired effects. The improvement of the safety and quality of minimally processed foods is of major interest to both the consumer and the food industry and is the topic of an EU-sponsored research project with nine international partners.
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