Review Paper:
Bacteriocins-
Convincible component of antimicrobial film for food packaging: A Review
Sridhar Aswin, Muthukumar Janani, Thampi Akshay and Chidambaram Ramalingam
Res. J. Chem. Environ; Vol. 27(11); 142-150;
doi: https://doi.org/10.25303/2711rjce1420150; (2023)
Abstract
The global population is growing, and food waste from spoilage and contamination
is a serious problem. Modern packaging systems are crucial nowadays to address these
problems and maximize the profitability of the food industry by extending the shelf
life and storage of food products. Among these, active packaging is attracting greater
attention as it prevents microbial attack and extends the storability of the products.
Bacteriocins and proteinaceous toxins from bacteria, can be integrated into the
food packaging materials.
Though they have not been widely used in the food packaging sector, they have previously
been acclaimed as a potential alternative to chemical preservation techniques. This
review encompasses a wide range of bacteriocins used in food packaging to prevent
microbial contamination. More importantly, the difficulties encountered in the industry
and the latest measures to remediate them are discussed in detail.
