Preventing food waste without using plastic is a challenge for grocery stores. A new discovery could help unlock it: a simple coating made from cellulose that protects the produce. When Trader Joe’s ...

The edible films and coatings market is set to experience significant growth, with an estimated market size of USD 2,210.0 million in 2023. The market is expected to more than double, surpassing USD 4 ...

One of the most popular alternatives in the last few years is the edible coating -- a transparent film that covers the food item and acts as a barrier to humidity and oxygen. Moreover, these films can ...

Soon, you’ll be able to get a box of freshly picked, sweet strawberries from the grocery store or local farm stand. But it’s disappointing when you get them home and find that the ones at the bottom ...

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In a recent review published in the journal Foods, researchers collated available literature on edible coatings and their potential in the food industry. Their research highlights how these biopolymer ...

The days of cheeses coated with synthetic substances may be drawing to a close as new research suggests that natural polysaccharides may provide edible coatings for household favourites. “The present ...

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Ready-to-eat meats are popular with consumers. But after the initial food processing, they are also vulnerable to recontamination by pathogenic bacteria. A solution turns out to be an application of ...

Fruit and vegetables will stay fresh for up to three times longer thanks to a new 'natural and edible' coating hailed as a breakthrough against food waste. It is made from plant-derived materials ...

Anyone with a penchant for avocados will know how frustrating it is when you buy one, only for it to go off before you’ve had a chance to enjoy its creamy goodness. One company now believes that it’s ...