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Study of an antimicrobial starch-based active packaging system

In response to the dynamic changes in current consumer demand and market trends, the area of Active Packaging (AP) is becoming increasingly significant. An Antimicrobial Active Packaging can be made by incorporating and immobilizing antimicrobial (AM) agents into food packages and applying a bio-swi...

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Main Authors: Khairuddin, Nozieana, Mohd. Razi, Aishahtur Radhiah, Muhamad, Ida Idayu
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Language:English
Published: 2005
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T Technology (General)
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spelling my.utm.52712017-08-29T01:02:40Z http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/5271/ Study of an antimicrobial starch-based active packaging system Khairuddin, Nozieana Mohd. Razi, Aishahtur Radhiah Muhamad, Ida Idayu T Technology (General) In response to the dynamic changes in current consumer demand and market trends, the area of Active Packaging (AP) is becoming increasingly significant. An Antimicrobial Active Packaging can be made by incorporating and immobilizing antimicrobial (AM) agents into food packages and applying a bio-switch concept. By that, the mechanism of antimicrobial release between the developed bio-switch particles and the stimulus of a microbial contamination can be studied. A starch-based film was prepared and incorporated with antimicrobial agents consisting of a combination of nisin and lysozymes. This film was then inoculated with the bacteria Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis to carry out the microbial contamination study. The changes in film appearance that indicate microbial growth inhibitory action by the AM agents were being examined. Clear zones formed on the film appearance showed the combination of both AM agents gives good inhibition to the growth of E.coli and B.subtilis with satisfying inhibition rate. With the advent of new polymer materials and antimicrobials, the development of AP could prolong the shelf life of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness caused by microbial contamination. 2005 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/5271/1/NozieanaKhairuddin2005_StudyOfAnAntimicrobialStarch-based.pdf Khairuddin, Nozieana and Mohd. Razi, Aishahtur Radhiah and Muhamad, Ida Idayu (2005) Study of an antimicrobial starch-based active packaging system. In: KUSTEM 4th Annual Seminar On Sustainbility Science And Management 2005, 2-3 May 2005, Primula Beach Resort, Kuala Terengganu.
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Khairuddin, Nozieana
Mohd. Razi, Aishahtur Radhiah
Muhamad, Ida Idayu
Study of an antimicrobial starch-based active packaging system
description In response to the dynamic changes in current consumer demand and market trends, the area of Active Packaging (AP) is becoming increasingly significant. An Antimicrobial Active Packaging can be made by incorporating and immobilizing antimicrobial (AM) agents into food packages and applying a bio-switch concept. By that, the mechanism of antimicrobial release between the developed bio-switch particles and the stimulus of a microbial contamination can be studied. A starch-based film was prepared and incorporated with antimicrobial agents consisting of a combination of nisin and lysozymes. This film was then inoculated with the bacteria Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis to carry out the microbial contamination study. The changes in film appearance that indicate microbial growth inhibitory action by the AM agents were being examined. Clear zones formed on the film appearance showed the combination of both AM agents gives good inhibition to the growth of E.coli and B.subtilis with satisfying inhibition rate. With the advent of new polymer materials and antimicrobials, the development of AP could prolong the shelf life of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness caused by microbial contamination.
format Conference or Workshop Item
author Khairuddin, Nozieana
Mohd. Razi, Aishahtur Radhiah
Muhamad, Ida Idayu
author_facet Khairuddin, Nozieana
Mohd. Razi, Aishahtur Radhiah
Muhamad, Ida Idayu
author_sort Khairuddin, Nozieana
title Study of an antimicrobial starch-based active packaging system
title_short Study of an antimicrobial starch-based active packaging system
title_full Study of an antimicrobial starch-based active packaging system
title_fullStr Study of an antimicrobial starch-based active packaging system
title_full_unstemmed Study of an antimicrobial starch-based active packaging system
title_sort study of an antimicrobial starch-based active packaging system
publishDate 2005
url http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/5271/1/NozieanaKhairuddin2005_StudyOfAnAntimicrobialStarch-based.pdf
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