“Antimicrobial Food Packaging, Second Edition remains an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the development and use of innovative antimicrobial films in food packaging. This comprehensive guide is structured into six key sections, addressing the foundational aspects of antimicrobial packaging, types of materials and systems, and the migration of packaging components into food products. Additionally, it covers critical established and emerging technologies for microbial detection in food systems, the application of antimicrobial packaging strategies in specific food sectors, and highlights promising combinational approaches, including edible antimicrobial coatings.
This updated edition is particularly beneficial for researchers, scientists, and students in the field. It features five new chapters that delve into the latest advancements in smart packaging for monitoring food quality, explore the role of postbiotics in antimicrobial applications, investigate emerging hydrocolloids derived from food processing waste, and present novel antimicrobial strategies tailored for dairy products.”
