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Advances in Research on Antibacterial Materials in Food Packaging

SHU Haoyuan1, PAN Leiqing1, TU Kang1,*, ZHAO Kuier1, JIANG Xingyi1, CHEN Jikun2, MEI Weiyun3   

  1. 1. College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China;
    2. Center of Green Food Development of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650034, China;
    3. Shilin Luting Sweet Persimmon Product Development Co. Ltd., Shilin 652200, China
  • Online:2015-03-15 Published:2015-03-17

Abstract:

Antimicrobial food packaging can effectively inhibit the growth of microorganisms in the food-packaging
environment and prolong the shelf life of the foods. It is becoming increasingly important in the food industry. In this paper,
the mechanisms of action of antimicrobial materials and the common antimicrobials including inorganic, organic and natural
antimicrobials are described. Five practical methods of antimicrobial food packaging are compared. Recent progresses in
recent years, particularly in the application of natural antibacterial materials are summarized in detail. To conclude this
paper, considering the current production status of antimicrobial packaging film and paper, the future trends and research
focuses of antimicrobial food packaging are discussed.

Key words: antibacterial materials, food, packaging, shelf life, antimicrobials

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