TABLE 2.
Types, application and results of edible films.
| Type of edible film | Application | Result | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitosan films from shrimp shells | Extending shelf life of strawberries | Films effectively extended the shelf life of strawberries by reducing weight loss, maintaining firmness, and delaying fungal growth | Badawy et al. (2016) |
| Chitosan film incorporated with oregano essential oil | Extending shelf life and enhancing antimicrobial activity of chicken breast fillets | Reduced lipid oxidation, inhibited microbial growth | Zheng et al. (2023) |
| Soy protein isolate-based film | Extending shelf life of artichokes, eggplants and persimmons | Reduced browning and extended marketability | Ghidelli (2015) |
| Soy protein isolate-montmorillonite nanoclay (SPI-MMT) containing Zataria multiflora essential oil emulsion (ZEO) and nanoemulsion (ZNE) | For extending the shelf life of beef patties | Reduced microbial growth, slowed lipid oxidation, lower pH, less cooking loss, improved sensory qualities | Khosravi et al. (2023) |
| Chitosan Enriched with Bergamot Juice Powder Extract (CHBE) | Extending shelf life and maintaining quality of Fresh-cut fruit salad (apples, pears, kiwis, pineapples) | Even better decay reduction, highest moisture retention, better color, lowest browning and inhibited microbial growth | Demircan and Velioğlu (2024) |
| Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) - 1% concentration | Pre-storage treatment directly on mango fruits | Reduced weight loss, reduced disease incidence, delayed climacteric peak, and powered respiration rate | Ali et al. (2022) |
| Maltol (1%–10%) in acetylated cassava starch film | Packaging for bakery products (butter cake) | Delayed visible mold growth at room temperature an increased mold growth inhibition compared to control | Promhuad et al. (2022) |
| Idesia polycarpa Maxim protein composite film | Development of composite film for extending the shelf life of sweet cherries | Exhibits strong scavenging activity against various free radicals, significantly reduced weight loss and ascorbic acid loss in sweet cherries when applied as a coating and effectively extends the shelf life | Yang et al. (2023) |
| Chitosan (87.2% deacetylation degree) | Edible coating on tomatoes | Reduced weight loss, slower color change compared to control, reduced decrease in reducing sugar content, maintained vitamin C content, and Increased total acidity | Lukum et al. (2023) |
| Xanthan gum (0.5%, 1%, 2%) with 0.5 mL pomegranate peel extract | Edible coating on mangoes | Reduced weight loss, reduced respiration rate and reduced ethylene production | Kumar et al. (2022) |