Natural Gums as a Sustainable Material for Food Packaging and Preservation, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Natural Gums as a Sustainable Material for Food Packaging and Preservation focuses on the characterization, functionality, mechanisms, and processing of natural gum-based packages and its application for food preservation and smart packaging. Sections cover characterization, functionality, formulation, health, and eco-innovations in natural gums followed by global research indicators of gum packages. Additional content explores the application of natural gum and gum-based techniques for the protection of foods, including an evaluation of the potential use of gum-based smart packaging for the detection of food quality and safety in addition to the consumer acceptability of gum packaging.

Final content focuses on natural gum package challenges, safety, and associated legislation followed by assessing the future potential of natural gum food packages. Edited by a team of experts in natural gums and food packaging materials, this book prioritizes sustainability and biodegradability by utilizing natural gums as an eco-friendly alternative to protect and indicate the freshness of foods.