Edible Biofilm Extends Strawberries' Shelf Life

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Edible biofilm based on pomegranate peel extract extends the shelf life of strawberries

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An edible biofilm allows the shelf life of strawberries under refrigeration to be extended.

Researchers developed the biofilm from waste from agricultural and fishing waste.

They used gelatin and chitosan, a polymer found in shrimp shells, to develop a protective film for fruit.

Over 12 days of refrigerated storage, strawberries coated with the film lost 11% weight and took between 6 and 8 days to become contaminated with fungi.

More information: Mirella Romanelli Vicente Bertolo et al, Improvement of the physical-chemical, microbiological, volatiles and sensory quality of strawberries covered with chitosan/gelatin/pomegranate peel extract-based coatings, Food Chemistry ( 2025 ). DOI: 10.1016 / j.foodchem.2025.142755 Journal information: Food Chemistry Provided by FAPESP.

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