Influence of starch oxidation on the functionality of starch-gelatin based active films

[EN] Biodegradable active films were prepared by casting, using corn starch, with differing oxidation degree, bovine gelatin, glycerol, as a plasticizer, and ethyl lauroyl arginate (LAE) as antimicrobial compound. The films were characterized as to their microstructure, physical properties and water...

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Detalhes bibliográficos
Autores: Moreno Marro, Olga, Cárdenas Estela, Julián, Atarés Huerta, Lorena María|||0000-0002-7172-3666, Chiralt, Amparo|||0000-0003-1134-8144
Tipo de documento: artigo
Data de publicação:2017
País:España
Recursos:Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)
Repositório:RiuNet. Repositorio Institucional de la Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia
Idioma:inglês
OAI Identifier:oai:riunet.upv.es:10251/100046
Acesso em linha:https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/100046
Access Level:Acceso aberto
Palavra-chave:Biodegradable active films
Oxidized corn starch
Bovine gelatin
Ethyl lauroyl arginate (LAE)
Crosslinking
Electron Microscopy Service of the UPV
TECNOLOGIA DE ALIMENTOS
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Resumo:[EN] Biodegradable active films were prepared by casting, using corn starch, with differing oxidation degree, bovine gelatin, glycerol, as a plasticizer, and ethyl lauroyl arginate (LAE) as antimicrobial compound. The films were characterized as to their microstructure, physical properties and water affinity. Starch oxidation with sodium periodate (SP) greatly improved polymer compatibility and crosslinking, especially at 1: 1 glucose: SP molar ratio, which promoted the films' strength (40-92%) and barrier capacity (33 and 40% reduction in water vapour and oxygen permeability, respectively in LAE-free films), while Maillard reactions promoted the film browning. LAE, with amino and carbonyl groups, participated in the condensation reactions, interfering in the network crosslinking. All films with LAE showed bactericidal effect against Listeria innocua and Escherichia coli and LAE free films with oxidized starch inhibited the growth of both bacteria by 1-2 log CFU, due to the antimicrobial properties of Maillard compounds. Blend films with the most oxidized starch and gelatin containing LAE are promising materials for food packaging applications.