Properties of film forming solutions and gelatin or collagen based films with boldo extract

Author(s)

Gisele Lourenço da Aparecida Makishi

• Document type: Doctoral Thesis
• Press: Pirassununga.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Zootecnica e Engenharia de Alimentos (FZE/BT)
• Defense date: 2016-03-18

Examining board members

Paulo José do Amaral Sobral; Marie Noelle Maillard; Alessandra Lopes de Oliveira; Milena Martelli Tosi

• Advisor: Paulo José do Amaral Sobral

Abstract

Biopolymers based films can be used for the production of active packaging, which in addition to protecting food, can interact with the product. In the case of active packaging with antioxidant activity, natural antioxidants has been privileged, considering the use of synthetic antioxidants has been questioned, especially in relation to their safety. There are many plant extracts known for their antioxidant activity, which have been frequently used in studies of biopolymers based films, not only for being rich in polyphenols, but particularly by their good interaction with the polymer matrix. The boldo extract (Peumus boldus) has antioxidant activity, however, there are no reports on its addition in films. Thus, the objective of this thesis was the development of collagen- or gelatin-based films adding boldo extract, and the analysis of their physical and functional properties for its use as bioactive packaging. The analysis (total phenolics, ABTS, DPPH, color, Brix and pH) of the aqueous extract of boldo were realized under four diverse temperatures. Furthermore, rheological and thermal properties of gelatin solution were evaluated, and in addition, films were prepared with filmogenic solutions of gelatin and collagen in different concentrations of macromolecules and boldo extract. These films were characterized for understanding of their mechanical properties (tensile and puncture tests), optical properties (color and opacity), thickness, moisture and solubility in water. A concentration of macromolecules has been chosen to carry out further analysis, namely: thermal analysis (DSC), crystallinity by X-ray diffraction (XRD), water vapor permeabillity (WVP), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), gloss, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), contact angle, UV / Visible barrier properties and antioxidant activity. The addition of boldo extract at gelatin and collagen films produced films with antioxidant activity, without prejudice to other properties studied. It was observed that aqueous extract of boldo presented antioxidant properties, but they were dependent on the extraction temperature. Boldo extract was able to modify the thermal properties of filmogenic solutions of gelatin, without effect on rheological analysis. Moreover, the aqueous extract of boldo did not influence the mechanical properties, solubility in water, moisture, crystallinity and water vapor permeability of films of gelatin or collagen. Some thermal properties were affected by extracts, although FTIR analysis did not show formation of new interactions. Optical and UV/Visible barrier properties were infuenced by the addition of boldo extraction, and the films presented had high yellowness with increasing concentration of boldo extract. The micrographs showed gelatin films quite homogenous and collagen films with rough surfaces. Gloss and the contact angle results corroborated these answers. In conclusion, the films of both macromolecules have antioxidant activity and can, thus, be considered as active films. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 13/09417-1 - Evaluation of the properties of film forming solutions and gelatin or collagen films added with boldo-do-Chile (Peumus boldus) extract.
• Grantee: Gisele Lourenço da Aparecida Makishi
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate