An Overview of the Use of Plant Extracts in Antimicrobial Packaging

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10.2991/978-94-6463-500-3_18How to use a DOI?

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Antimicrobial Packaging; Food; Plant Extract; Packaging Materials

Abstract

Antimicrobial packaging is a critical innovation in enhancing food safety by integrating substances that can inhibit or kill microorganisms directly in the packaging material. In this article, we reviewed common antimicrobial mechanisms, application of plant extracts in antimicrobial packaging, packaging materials, and methods of incorporation of antimicrobial agents into packaging material. Antimicrobial packaging can disrupt the cell membranes of microorganisms, interfere with enzyme activity, and hinder DNA replication and protein synthesis, thus providing a multifaceted approach to microbial control. The effectiveness of antimicrobial packaging is further amplified by its ability to disrupt the biofilm matrix on food surfaces, which is a common protective mechanism employed by microorganisms to withstand conventional cleaning methods. Plant extracts, known for their natural antimicrobial properties, have become a focal point in developing these advanced packaging materials. Incorporating these extracts into packaging can be achieved through various methods, including surface coating, solvent casting, extrusion, electrospinning, layer-by-layer assembly, and encapsulation. Advancements in antimicrobial packaging not only extend the shelf life of food products but also ensure safer consumption by reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses. The integration of plant extracts into packaging materials represents a sustainable and effective approach to addressing microbial contamination in the food industry.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Siti Sarah Diyana Amran
AU  - Che Amira Izzati Che Man
AU  - Mohd Taufiq Mat Jalil
AU  - Mohd Fakharul Zaman Raja Yahya
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/08/29
TI  - An Overview of the Use of Plant Extracts in Antimicrobial Packaging
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Science Technology and Social Sciences – Physics, Material and Industrial Technology (ICONSTAS-PMIT 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 200
EP  - 209
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-500-3_18
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-500-3_18
ID  - Amran2024
ER  -