Tidal Protect - Chitosan for Food Preservation
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The cationic chemical structure of chitosan provides an ability to bind directly to the outer cell membrane of microorganisms, providing antimicrobial activity without the use of antibiotic chemicals [1]. Chitosan is widely used for the preservation of foods by providing a barrier to microbes which exist in the environment [2]. Edible food coatings which contain chitosan have been widely researched and are currently used industrially [3,4]. It has been shown that chitosan provides extended shelf life while maintaining or improving sensory quality in many foods. In one study, research on chitosan-coated strawberries showed that dip coating strawberries with chitosan was able to extend shelf life and inhibit microbial growth [5]. Additional studies have shown similar effects on other fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, and liquid products [6].
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- Chitosan extends shelf life while maintaining or improving sensory quality in many foods.
- The long chemical structure of chitosan allows simple film formation by dip coating or spraying of solutions.
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