Applications of Chitosan for Improvement of Quality and Shelf Life of Foods: A Review
Применение хитозана для повышения качества и срока годности пищевых продуктов: обзор
2007-06-01
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Antimicrobial activityChitosanFilm-forming propertyFood preservative/coatingShelf life extension
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Chitosan is a modified, natural biopolymer derived by deacetylation of chitin, a major component of the shells of crustacean. Recently, chitosan has received increased attention for its commercial applications in the biomedical, food, and chemical industries. Use of chitosan in food industry is readily seen due to its several distinctive biological activities and functional properties. The antimicrobial activity and film-forming property of chitosan make it a potential source of food preservative or coating material of natural origin. This review focuses on the applications of chitosan for improvement of quality and shelf life of various foods from agriculture, poultry, and seafood origin.
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Chitosan applications can improve quality and shelf life of foods from agricultural, poultry, and seafood origins.
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Chitosan exhibits antimicrobial activity that supports its use as a food preservative.
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Chitosan has film-forming properties enabling its application as natural food coating material.
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Chitosan has growing commercial relevance across biomedical, food, and chemical industries due to its biological and functional properties.
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Chitosan is a natural biopolymer produced by deacetylation of chitin from crustacean shells.
Research Object
Chitosan used in food applications
Research Subject
Improvement of quality and shelf life of various foods (agriculture, poultry, seafood) via chitosan's antimicrobial and film-forming properties as preservative/coating
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