Food contact coatings
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Measuring antistick coatings applied in cooking systems
A new study aims to validate an effective methodological analysis for the characterisation of the adhesion values of antistick coatings employed in cooking systems.
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Improving active packaging functions of PLA films
A recent study focuses on the development of novel poly(lactic acid) active multilayer composite films for food packaging applications by incorporating catechol-functionalised layered clay into chitosan/poly(vinyl...
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Turning whey into coatings that extend cheese shelf life
The GO Orleans Project is doing research on circular economy solutions to make use of whey, a cheese industry by-product, in the form of new ingredients for the packaging and animal feed industries.
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Confoil and BASF develop coated paper trays for ready-to-eat meals
Confoil and BASF have cooperated to develop a certified compostable and dual ovenable food tray based on paper. The paper tray is coated on the inside with a partly bio-based and certified compostable...
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Extended storage life of strawberries
Scientists have studied the effect of grape derivatives and cross-linked maize starch coatings on the storage life of strawberry fruit.
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Coatings based on natural antioxidant for meat products
A new review focuses on the application of eco-friendly active films and coatings based on natural antioxidant for meat products.
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Starch-based coatings for the preservation of fresh produce
A new review portrays the application of starch-based coatings incorporated with antimicrobial agents for the preservation of fruits and vegetables.
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Aloe vera and its use in food preservation and packaging
A contemporary overview presents the scope and prospects of Aloe vera in food preservation and packaging.
News Legislation
New rules regarding food contact materials in China
In China, the definition of food contact material is ‘‘under intended use, materials that have contact with food or food additives or have the possibility to come into contact with food or release...
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Modeling the penetration of polymer into paper during extrusion coating
A simple model based on Darcy’s law has been proposed to predict the penetration of polyethylene into paper and paper.
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Waterborne barrier coatings on cellulose nanofiber layers
Layers of cellulose nanofibers have great potential to be used in food packaging applications because of their oxygen and grease barrier properties. But they have to be protected against moisture.
News Coatings Technologies
Improved water resistance of starch films
A new work describes the water resistance enhancement of the interface between starch films and acrylated epoxidised soybean oil coating.
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Review: Recent advancements of edible fruit coatings
A recently published review examines the potential of engineered nanostructured biopolymer based coatings for perishable fruits.
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Coatings to reduce yogurt adhesion
Researchers report on the solvent-free fabrication of slippery coatings from edible raw materials for reducing yogurt adhesion.