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Active Packaging Film Based on Quince Seed Mucilage/Alginate Integrated With Biosilica Nanoparticles Containing Oak Extract for Extending the Shelf Life of Meat Publisher



Bagri F1 ; Pircheraghi G1, 2 ; Imani M1, 3 ; Riahi Z4 ; Douraghi M5 ; Rhim JW4
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  1. 1. Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Institute for Convergence Science & Technology, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, 14588-89694, Iran
  2. 2. Polymeric Materials Research Group (PMRG), Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Science, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, 14977-13115, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Food and Nutrition, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, South Korea
  5. 5. Division of Microbiology, Department of Pathobiology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Food Packaging and Shelf Life Published:2025


Abstract

Straw-derived biosilica nanoparticles (SiNPs) loaded with oak fruit extract (OE@SiNP) were incorporated into quince seed mucilage/alginate (QSM/Alg) films to create eco-friendly active packaging materials. The structural and functional properties of the prepared particles, along with the effects of different concentrations of OE@SiNP on the physicochemical and functional properties of the films, were evaluated. The nanocomposite films containing 5 wt% OE@SiNP exhibited 100.0 % ABTS and 40.9 ± 0.8 % DPPH scavenging activities, in addition to UV-blocking capabilities of 96.5 ± 0.4 % for UV-A and 99.7 ± 0.1 % for UV-B. The addition of OE@SiNP enhanced the flexibility and hydrophobicity of the films. Moreover, the proposed QSM/Alg/OE@SiNP exhibited potent antibacterial activity, eradicating S. aureus, with the bacteria eliminated within 12 hours. As a result, minced pork was packaged with the manufactured film and stored at 4 ℃ for 20 days, during which quality changes were investigated. The experimental results demonstrated the effective preservation performance of the QSM/Alg/OE@SiNP film for packaged meat. Therefore, the developed multifunctional nanocomposite film shows significant potential for active food packaging applications. © 2025 Elsevier Ltd
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