Synergizing Multi-Plasticizers for a Starch-Based Edible Film

Overview

Journal Foods

Specialty Biotechnology

Date 2023 Jul 11

PMID 37431002

Authors

Jun Fu

Mahafooj Alee

Mao Yang

Hongsheng Liu

Yanan Li

Zhongxian Li

Long Yu

Affiliations

Soon will be listed here.

Abstract

Synergized multi-plasticizers for a starch-based edible film were developed for food packaging. The most popular edible plasticizers, water, glycerol, and sorbitol were used as modal materials to demonstrate the synergized function of multi-plasticizers. The efficiency, stability, and compatibility of each plasticizer, as well as their synergized functions were investigated based on the characterizations of tensile properties after storing under different humidity conditions and for different times. The relationship between the microstructures of the plasticizers and their performances was studied and established. The results showed that water is an efficient plasticizer but is not stable, which results in it becoming brittle under lower humidity conditions; glycerol has a stronger moisture-retaining and absorption capability, which results in a weaker tensile strength under higher humidity conditions; and sorbitol is an efficient and stable plasticizer but needs to work with water, and its function can be synthesized by mixing it with water and glycerol.

Citing Articles

Influence of Sorbitol and Glycerol on Physical and Tensile Properties of Biodegradable-Edible Film From Snakehead Gelatin and -Carrageenan.

Rosmawati R, Sari S, Asnani A, Embe W, Asjun A, Wibowo D Int J Food Sci. 2025; 2025:7568352.

PMID: 39845694 PMC: 11753849. DOI: 10.1155/ijfo/7568352.

Strategies and Methodologies for Improving Toughness of Starch Films.

Yang Y, Fu J, Duan Q, Xie H, Dong X, Yu L Foods. 2025; 13(24.

PMID: 39766978 PMC: 11728288. DOI: 10.3390/foods13244036.

Fish oil-containing edible films with active film incorporated with extract of leaves: preparation and characterization of double-layered edible film.

Sukoco A, Yamamoto Y, Harada H, Hashimoto A, Yoshino T F1000Res. 2024; 13:816.

PMID: 39526117 PMC: 11544199. DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.153383.2.

Edible Film Casting Techniques and Materials and Their Utilization for Meat-Based Product Packaging.

Prakoso F, Indiarto R, Utama G Polymers (Basel). 2023; 15(13).

PMID: 37447446 PMC: 10346189. DOI: 10.3390/polym15132800.

Development of a Halochromic, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Starch-Based Film Containing Phenolic Extract from Jaboticaba Peel.

Luz R, Ferreira R, Silva C, Miranda B, Piccoli R, Silva M Foods. 2023; 12(3).

PMID: 36766181 PMC: 9914361. DOI: 10.3390/foods12030653.

References

Chen Y, Yu L, Ge X, Liu H, Ali A, Wang Y . Preparation and characterization of edible starch film reinforced by laver. Int J Biol Macromol. 2019; 129:944-951. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.02.045. View

Chen H, Alee M, Chen Y, Zhou Y, Yang M, Ali A . Developing Edible Starch Film Used for Packaging Seasonings in Instant Noodles. Foods. 2021; 10(12). PMC: 8700853. DOI: 10.3390/foods10123105. View

Deore U, Mahajan H . Isolation and characterization of natural polysaccharide from Cassia Obtustifolia seed mucilage as film forming material for drug delivery. Int J Biol Macromol. 2018; 115:1071-1078. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.04.174. View

Jaskiewicz A, Budryn G, Nowak A, Efenberger-Szmechtyk M . Novel Biodegradable Starch Film for Food Packaging with Antimicrobial Chicory Root Extract and Phytic Acid as a Cross-Linking Agent. Foods. 2020; 9(11). PMC: 7699324. DOI: 10.3390/foods9111696. View

Ochoa-Velasco C, Perez-Perez J, Varillas-Torres J, Navarro-Cruz A, Hernandez-Carranza P, Munguia-Perez R . Starch Edible Films/Coatings Added with Carvacrol and Thymol: In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation against . Foods. 2021; 10(1). PMC: 7830592. DOI: 10.3390/foods10010175. View

Zhao Y, Li B, Li C, Xu Y, Luo Y, Liang D . Comprehensive Review of Polysaccharide-Based Materials in Edible Packaging: A Sustainable Approach. Foods. 2021; 10(8). PMC: 8392450. DOI: 10.3390/foods10081845. View

Larsson K, Lindh C, Jonsson B, Giovanoulis G, Bibi M, Bottai M . Phthalates, non-phthalate plasticizers and bisphenols in Swedish preschool dust in relation to children's exposure. Environ Int. 2017; 102:114-124. DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2017.02.006. View

Debeaufort F, Voilley A . Edible films and coatings: tomorrow's packagings: a review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 1998; 38(4):299-313. DOI: 10.1080/10408699891274219. View

Duan Q, Jiang T, Xue C, Liu H, Liu F, Alee M . Preparation and characterization of starch/enteromorpha/nano-clay hybrid composites. Int J Biol Macromol. 2020; 150:16-22. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.01.283. View

10.

Petronilho S, Oliveira A, Domingues M, Nunes F, Coimbra M, Goncalves I . Hydrophobic Starch-Based Films Using Potato Washing Slurries and Spent Frying Oil. Foods. 2021; 10(12). PMC: 8700295. DOI: 10.3390/foods10122897. View

11.

Devi P, Bajala V, Garg V, Mor S, Ravindra K . Heavy metal content in various types of candies and their daily dietary intake by children. Environ Monit Assess. 2016; 188(2):86. DOI: 10.1007/s10661-015-5078-1. View

12.

Chen Y, Duan Q, Zhu J, Liu H, Chen L, Yu L . Anchor and bridge functions of APTES layer on interface between hydrophilic starch films and hydrophobic soyabean oil coating. Carbohydr Polym. 2021; 272:118450. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118450. View

13.

Singh A, Gu Y, Castellarin S, Kitts D, Pratap-Singh A . Development and Characterization of the Edible Packaging Films Incorporated with Blueberry Pomace. Foods. 2020; 9(11). PMC: 7693314. DOI: 10.3390/foods9111599. View

14.

Patel P . Edible Packaging. ACS Cent Sci. 2020; 5(12):1907-1910. PMC: 6935892. DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.9b01251. View

15.

Ali A, Chen Y, Liu H, Yu L, Baloch Z, Khalid S . Starch-based antimicrobial films functionalized by pomegranate peel. Int J Biol Macromol. 2018; 129:1120-1126. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.09.068. View

16.

Kong I, Degraeve P, Pui L . Polysaccharide-Based Edible Films Incorporated with Essential Oil Nanoemulsions: Physico-Chemical, Mechanical Properties and Its Application in Food Preservation-A Review. Foods. 2022; 11(4). PMC: 8871330. DOI: 10.3390/foods11040555. View

17.

Zhang L, Wang Y, Liu H, Yu L, Liu X, Chen L . Developing hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/hydroxypropyl starch blends for use as capsule materials. Carbohydr Polym. 2013; 98(1):73-9. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.05.070. View