Recent advances in the development of smart, active, and bioactive biodegradable biopolymer-based films containing betalains

Autor(es)

de Oliveira Filho, Josemar Goncalves ; Vicente Bertolo, Mirella Romanelli ; Vigilato Rodrigues, Murilo Alison ; Silva, Guilherme da Cruz ; Navarro de Mendonca, Giovana Maria ; Junior, Stanislau Bogusz ; Ferreira, Marcos David ; Egea, Mariana Buranelo

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Food Chemistry; v. 390, p. 13-pg., 2022-05-13.

Resumo

Betalains are natural nitrogenous water-soluble pigments found in species belonging to the Caryophyllales order and in mushrooms. Betalains can be considered multifunctional molecules due to their diverse bioactivities such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory. Furthermore, they can detect pH variations in foods and are considered promising colorimetric bioindicators. The bioactivities of betalains have improved their use as active and bioactive agents, and colorimetric indicators in the development of edible and biodegradable films for foods, which are trends in the food packaging market. Thus, this review presents the state-of-art information on the use of betalains as a multifunctional molecule in the development of smart, active, and bioactive edible and biodegradable packaging for foods. Studies have revealed that betalains can be successfully used to develop: smart films to indicate the freshness and spoilage of foods such as shrimp, fish, and chicken; active films with antimicrobial and antioxidant potentials to increase the shelf life of sausage and shrimp; and bioactive films with health benefits. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 18/24612-9 - Aplicação de nanoemulsões com óleos essenciais como revestimentos naturais para aplicação na conservação pós-colheita de morangos.
• Beneficiário: Josemar Gonçalves de Oliveira Filho
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado
• Processo FAPESP: 19/18748-8 - Composição química de morangos recobertos com biofilmes a base de extratos de casca de romã, quitosana e gelatina
• Beneficiário: Mirella Romanelli Vicente Bertolo
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado Direto