Biodegradable Films for Mitigating Food Contaminants Through Sustainable Packaging

Abstract

Preserving food flavor, freshness, and nutritional content is possible through careful packaging, which accounts for physical, mechanical, and epidemiological aspects. Unfortunately, the accumulation of non-biodegradable waste is a direct result of the conventional packaging's use of non-renewable fossil fuels, which harms the environment. Therefore, biodegradable films for food packaging are in high demand; they provide a cost-effective solution that meets industry standards while maintaining food safety, and consumers are becoming more conscious of the importance of purchasing sustainably sourced, high-quality food. Learn why biodegradable films are crucial for food safety and how they function in packaging. Biodegradable polymers derived from polysaccharides are the focus of this research, along with their application in multi-criteria food packaging and the success or failure of developing smart biodegradable films.