Abstract
Food industry seeks alternative materials that could replace non-biodegradable plastic packaging, while increasing quality, safety and shelf life of food products. Poly(lactic acid) (PLA), poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) are biodegradable polymers obtained from plant renewable resources through low eco-impact chemical processes. The in…