Month: November 2024

Evaluation of Edible Coatings from Components from Chlorella vulgaris and Comparison with Conventional Coatings

by Alexandra Mari *, Charilaos Fafalis and Magdalini Krokida School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Zografou, 15780 Athens, Greece. ABSTRACT The present customer demand for ready-to-eat food items

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Enhancing eco-friendly coatings: Aqueous olive leaves extract fortifies macroalgae-based packaging materials

This study incorporated bioactive compounds extracted from olive leaves (Olea europaea L.) into biodegradable films designed for preserving perishable food items like fruits and vegetables. Olive leaves, sourced from Lesvos island in Greece, yielded three aqueous extracts – OL1, OL2, and OL3 – representing different cultivated species. …

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