FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2013, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (5): 289-292.doi: 10.7506/spkx1002-6630-201305060

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Research Progress of Starch-based Edible Film

JIA Chao1,WANG Li-qiang1,2,*,LU Li-xin1,2   

  1. 1. Department of Packaging Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; 2. Key Laboratory of Food Packaging Techniques and Safety, China National Packaging Corporation, Wuxi 214122, China
  • Received:2011-12-10 Revised:2013-01-14 Online:2013-03-15 Published:2013-04-16
  • Contact: WANG Li-qiang E-mail:wlqcom@163.com

Abstract: Starch-based edible film is more promising in edible films. In this paper, the formation mechanism of starch film, major factors of affecting the performance of starch-based edible film including starch type, plasticizer, crosslinking agent, enhancer, active substance, and the application of starch-based edible film in food industry are reviewed. Meanwhile, its future development prospects are also proposed.

Key words: starch, edible film, plasticizer, crosslinking agent, enhancer, active substance, application

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