Starch Films Added of Açaí Pulp ( Euterpe oleracea Martius).

Edible films are an alternative to synthetic materials used for packaging foods. The aim of this study was to develop and characterize films made from cassava starch, freeze-dried acai and glycerol. The films were characterized for thickness, water vapor permeability, water solubility, anthocyanins, antioxidant capacity and mechanical properties. The results indicated a rich edible film in anthocyanins with considerable antioxidant capacity (150.70 micromol Trolox), which can extend the commercial validity of the packaged food and meets the growing demand for biodegradable packaging that tends to reduce the environmental impact. The addition results in a significant effect on the polymer matrix reducing the water solubility and water activity.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	PESSANHA, K. L. F., FARIAS, M. G., CARVALHO, C. W. P. de, GODOY, R. L. de O.
Other Authors:	Kênia Letícia Ferreira Pessanha, UFRRJ; Mônica Guimarães Farias, UFRRJ; CARLOS WANDERLEI PILER DE CARVALHO, CTAA; RONOEL LUIZ DE OLIVEIRA GODOY, CTAA.
Format:	Separatas biblioteca
Language:	English eng
Published:	2018-12-13
Subjects:	ORAC, Active packaging, ABTS, Biodegradable products, Anthocyanins,
Online Access:	http://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/handle/doc/1101364 http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1678-4324-2018170824.
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