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...

Table of Contents:

• Edible Films and Coatings: Why, What, and How?
• Structure and Function of Protein-Based Edible Films and Coatings
• Structure and Function of Polysaccharide Gum-Based Edible Films and Coatings
• Structure and Function of Starch-Based Edible Films and Coatings
• Lipid-Based Edible Films and Coatings
• Characterization of Starch and Composite Edible Films and Coatings
• Edible Films and Coatings for Fruits and Vegetables
• Edible Films and Coatings for Meat and Poultry
• Edible Films and Coatings for Flavor Encapsulation
• Delivery of Flavor and Active Ingredients Using Edible Films and Coatings
• Delivery of Food Additives and Antimicrobials Using Edible Films and Coatings
• Application of Infrared Analysis to Edible Films
• Mechanical and Permeability Properties of Edible Films and Coatings for Food and Pharmaceutical Applications
• Commercial Manufacture of Edible Films.