Starch-based composite foam for chicken meat packaging.

ABSTRACT: The development of compostable packages that maintain fresh meat quality, is an important achievement for the poultry industry. The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of using a starch-based composite foam (SCF) in the packaging of fresh chicken meat during refrigerated storage. SCF was prepared using extrusion process. Nisin (2%) was added as antimicrobial agent (SCFN). Commercial expanded polystyrene (EPS) was used as control. Physical characterization, antimicrobial analysis and storage of fresh chicken meat were carried out. No differences were observed in SEM images between SFC and SCFN samples. Water uptake of SCF were higher than SCFN (p < 0.05). SCFN exhibited higher Young´s modulus and flexural strength (p < 0.05), and antimicrobial effect agains

SUBMITTER: Velasco V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9579259 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature