Edible Films and Coatings for Food Applications

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Huber, Kerry C. (Editor), Embuscado, Milda E. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York, 2009.
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Food > Biotechnology.; Food Science.; Chemistry/Food Science, general.

Edible films and coatings play an important role in the quality, safety, transportation, storage, and display of a wide range of fresh and processed foods. Edible films and coatings, while preventing moisture loss and maintaining quality, prevent spoilage and microbial contamination of foods. The ed...