Edible film made of natural plants and animals

The various membranes developed by the University of Clemson, South Carolina, USA, are based on corn, soybeans, and wheat. Corn protein is made into paper and used for packaging of sausages and other foods. After use, it can be used for poultry consumption or as fertilizer. It is very environmentally friendly. The United States "Natice" developed the original film is made of animal protein collagen, with high strength, water resistance and excellent performance of water vapor and other characteristics, thawed cooking is ready to eat, used to package meat products will not Change its flavor. The film developed by Japan Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. is made of natural polysaccharides extracted from red algae. It is translucent and tough. In addition, there are some edible protein membrane types, such as milk protein membrane, casein membrane zein membrane and so on. The United States has recently developed an edible packaging with antibacterial functions. Researchers added lysozyme to zein or protein membranes to control the growth of pathogens in foods and food rot caused by microorganisms.

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