Characterisation of microemulsion nanofilms based on Tilapia fish skin gelatine and ZnO nanoparticles incorporated with ginger essential oil: meat packaging application

Microemulsion nanofilms based on fish skin gelatine (FSG) and 3% (w/w, gelatine) ZnO nanoparticles (ZnONP) incorporated with ginger essential oil (GEO) at different concentration (10%, 20%, 40%, 80%, w/w, gelatine) were developed and characterised. Film thickness and elongation increased, while film tensile strength and gel strength decreased as GEO level increased (P < 0.05). The water vapour permeability was reduced (P < 0.05) by GEO. Microstructural study revealed a dispersion system with GEO lipid droplet embedded into FSG matrix and some aggregation. The developed films showed strong antibacterial activity against food spoilage bacterial of psychrotrophs, mesophiles and lactobacillus spp. (LAB) in situ, and food pathogenic bacteria of Escherichia coli and Listeria monocytogenes in vitro. Together with the antioxidant activity towards lipid oxidation, the release of total volatile bases nitrogen (TVB‐N) was subsequently reduced during fresh meat storage. In conclusion, the incorporation of GEO provided the potential to make FSG‐ZnONP films more available for meat storage.     

Thymol and modified atmosphere packaging to control microbiological spoilage in packed fresh cod hamburgers

A study on the use of mild technologies to produce packaged fish hamburgers was presented. In particular, the antimicrobial effect of some natural compounds (carvacrol, eugenol, thymol, green tea extract, rosemary extract, grapefruit seed extract and lemon extract), at various concentrations (500–10 000 ppm), was screened in vitro against the main fish spoilage micro‐organisms (Shewanella putrefaciens and Photobacterium phosphoreum). Lemon extract and thymol, in combination with modified atmosphere packaging, showed the greatest inhibition activity, therefore, thymol was subsequently used as an ingredient for producing fish hamburgers. Results pointed out that this combination is effective in controlling the growth of microbial species mainly involved in fresh fish spoilage; in particular, it significantly (P < 0.05) reduced the growth rate of bacterial population, performing about 4.8 log CFU g^?1 and 6.5 log CFU g^?1 reduction of the hydrogen sulphide producing bacteria and psychrotrophic aerobic specific spoilage organisms cell load, respectively, if compared with the control.     

Effect of bilayer coating composed of polyvinyl alcohol,chitosan, and sodium alginate on salted duck eggs

The composite bilayer film based on polyvinyl alcohol, sodium alginate, and chitosan were developed in this study, and the effects of the related coating on internal-quality changes of salted duck eggs (SDEs) during storage were determined. The results showed that the overall properties of the bilayer film were better than those of monolayer films, including storage stability. Coatings could significantly (p < 0.05) reduce quality deterioration of SDEs such as water loss, oil exudation, and gritty. The bilayer coating was more effective in inhibiting the increase of egg yolk pH and total bacterial counts than monolayer coatings. After storage for 60 days, water content of bilayer coated SEDs was 19.7% higher than that of the control SDEs, oil exudation was 38% higher, and gritty texture was 27.9% higher. Moreover, bilayer coating could prolong the shelf life of SDEs to more than 60 days at 25°C and 50% relative humidity according to the results of total bacterial count experiment, while the shelf life of control SDEs was less than 45 days. This study indicated the potential application of bilayer composite coating for preservation of SDEs.     

Agar films containing green tea extract and probiotic bacteria for extending fish shelf-life

A bioactive film composed of agar, incorporating green tea extract and probiotic strains (Lactobacillus paracasei L26 and Bifidobacterium lactis B94) was applied on hake fillets in order to evaluate the effect of the films during 15 days of storage. Hake was previously inoculated with Shewanella putrefaciens and Photobacterium phosphoreum (10³–10⁴ CFU/g) to simulate a spoilage process. The green tea and/or probiotic film provoked a reduction, particularly of H₂S-producing bacteria counts and total viable bacteria throughout the storage period. The probiotic strains added to the film could pass to the fish producing an increment of lactic acid bacterial counts, even in the presence of green tea extract. The effect of the films also caused a decrease in the indexes of fish quality (total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N), trimethylamine nitrogen (TMA-N) and pH). The total viable counts, H₂S-producing microorganisms and TVB-N were maintained below the limits of acceptability during 15 days for the fillet covered with the green tea + probiotic film, compared to the rest of the samples. Films with green tea and probiotic were able to extend shelf-life of hake at least for a week and increase the beneficial lactic acid bacteria in fish.     

Water barrier and physical properties of starch/decolorized hsian-tsao leaf gum films: Impact of surfactant lamination

The moisture barrier and physical properties of bilayer films prepared by lamination of starch/decolorized hsian-tsao leaf gum (dHG) and surfactant layers were investigated. It was found that the water vapor permeability (WVP) of tapioca starch/dHG film (1.31 × 10^?10 g/m s Pa) pronouncedly decreased by the aid of a surfactant layer lamination (1.36–5.25 × 10^?12 g/m s Pa). The WVP of bilayer film increased with increasing the concentration of starch/dHG in the surfactant layer, but was not significantly influenced when it was thickened. The sorption isotherms of both monolayer and bilayer films made from starch/dHG showed typical behavior of water-vapor-sensitive hydrophilic biopolymers. However, the equilibrium moisture content of the monolayer film was significantly higher than that of bilayer films when water activity (a_w) reaches 0.33. Both the tensile and puncture force of starch/dHG films did not vary significantly by laminating a surfactant layer, indicating the mechanical strength of surfactant layer is relatively weak, and this surfactant layer mainly served as a barrier for moisture. When compared to emulsion-based starch/dHG films with surfactant, the surfactant laminated starch/dHG films showed higher water barrier property, mechanical strength, and transparency.     

Biodegradable gelatin–chitosan films incorporated with essential oils as antimicrobial agents for fish preservation

Essential oils of clove (Syzygium aromaticum L.), fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Miller), cypress (Cupressus sempervirens L.), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.), herb-of-the-cross (Verbena officinalis L.), pine (Pinus sylvestris) and rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) were tested for their antimicrobial activity on 18 genera of bacteria, which included some important food pathogen and spoilage bacteria. Clove essential oil showed the highest inhibitory effect, followed by rosemary and lavender. In an attempt to evaluate the usefulness of these essential oils as food preservatives, they were also tested on an extract made of fish, where clove and thyme essential oils were the most effective. Then, gelatin–chitosan-based edible films incorporated with clove essential oil were elaborated and their antimicrobial activity tested against six selected microorganisms: Pseudomonas fluorescens, Shewanella putrefaciens, Photobacterium phosphoreum, Listeria innocua, Escherichia coli and Lactobacillus acidophilus. The clove-containing films inhibited all these microorganisms irrespectively of the film matrix or type of microorganism. In a further experiment, when the complex gelatin–chitosan film incorporating clove essential oil was applied to fish during chilled storage, the growth of microorganisms was drastically reduced in gram-negative bacteria, especially enterobacteria, while lactic acid bacteria remained practically constant for much of the storage period. The effect on the microorganisms during this period was in accordance with biochemical indexes of quality, indicating the viability of these films for fish preservation.     

EFFECT OF PEDIOCIN DT10 ON LEUCONOSTOC MESENTEROIDES OZ-N3 CELLS

Pediococcus pentosaceous DT10, isolated from ready‐to‐eat fish products, produced a bacteriocin active against Gram‐positive bacteria, many of which are associated with food spoilage and food‐related health hazards. The bacteriocin, named pediocin DT10, was partially purified and was observed to kill sensitive Leuconostoc mesenteroides cells by acting on their cytoplasmic membrane. Exposure of cell suspensions of L. mesenteroides to pediocin DT10 produced cell‐viability loss, as shown by the reduction in colony‐forming units after treatment. The activity of pediocin DT10 against L. mesenteroides cells was bactericidal in nature, and also induced an important efflux of intracellular material. The transmission electron microscopy of ultrathin sections of L. mesenteroides cells confirmed the way pediocin DT10 causes lysis of the sensitive L. mesenteroides cells.     

山楂果胶寡糖的抑菌性能及机理

采用抑菌圈法对不同聚合度的山楂果胶寡糖进行选择,测定了实验样品对5 种供试菌的最小抑菌浓度 （minimal inhibitory concentration,MIC）和最小杀菌浓度,绘制了供试菌的生长曲线来评定样品的抑菌效果;并 从菌体形态、胞膜通透性、胞膜完整性等方面阐述果胶寡糖抑菌的机理。结果表明：平均聚合度为3的果胶寡糖对 供试菌种的抑菌效果最为显著,尤其是对大肠杆菌、枯草芽孢杆菌和金黄色葡萄球菌3 种供试菌的抑菌效果最为明 显,其MIC值分别为1.250、0.625、0.625 g/L。随着加入果胶寡糖质量浓度的增大,菌悬液的相对电导率也随之升 高,同时菌悬液中核酸和蛋白质含量增大,由此表明果胶寡糖的抑菌性能是由于其破坏了细菌胞膜的通透性和完整 性,致使内容物外漏进而影响其代谢活性,抑制细菌生长。因此山楂果胶寡糖可以作为天然防腐剂,抑制食品中腐 败菌和致病菌的生长,延长食品货架期。     

Effect of Molecular Weight,Acid, and Plasticizer on the Physicochemical and Antibacterial Properties of β‐Chitosan Based Films

Abstract: Effects of chitosan molecular weight (1815 and 366 kDa), type of acid (1% acetic, formic, and propionic acid, or 0.5% lactic acid) and plasticizer (0, 25% glycerol or sorbital w/w chitosan) on the mechanical, water barrier, and antibacterial properties of β‐chitosan films were investigated. Tensile strength (TS) of high molecular weight (Hw) films was 53% higher than that of low molecular weight (Lw) ones, acetate, and propionate films had the highest TS (43 and 40 MPa) among tested acids, and plasticizer‐reduced film TS 34%. Film elongation at break (EL) was higher in Hw films than in Lw ones, in which formate and acetate films were the highest (9% and 8%, respectively), and plasticizer increased the film EL 128%. Molecular weight of chitosan did not influence water vapor permeability (WVP) of the films. Acetate and propionate films had lower WVP than other acid types of films, and plasticizer increased film WVP about 35%. No difference was found between glycerol and sorbitol films in terms of film mechanical and water barrier properties. Lw β‐chitosan films showed significant antibacterial activity against E. coli and L. innocua. This study demonstrated that β‐chitosan films are compatible to α‐chitosan films in physicochemical properties and antibacterial activity, yet with simple sample preparation. Practical Application: β‐chitosan based edible films at molecular weight of about 300 kDa showed great antibacterial activity against Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacteria. The films have similar mechanical and water barrier properties to α‐chitosan based films at the similar molecular weight, but simple sample preparation procedures and more attractive color. The release of active chitosan fragment from the film matrix acts as an antibacterial agent, making β‐chitosan films suitable as intelligent food wraps or coatings for a wide range of food products to control moisture loss and prevent surface bacterial growth.     

ZnO-PDMS超双疏薄膜对腐败希瓦氏菌生物被膜的抑制机制

为提高食品贮藏加工材料表面对水产品腐败希瓦氏菌生物被膜的抗黏附性能,以聚二甲基硅氧烷(PDMS)为成膜剂,以水热合成法制备的不同微观形貌的ZnO微纳米粒子为改性剂,采用流延法制备了ZnO-PDMS薄膜,并研究了薄膜对腐败希瓦氏菌生物被膜的抑制性能及作用机理。结果表明:改性ZnO微纳米粒子的微观形貌影响PDMS薄膜的疏水疏油性能,以绒球状和花状ZnO微纳米粒子为改性剂,可获得ZnO-PDMS超双疏薄膜,对水和油的接触角均大于150°。薄膜的抗菌黏附性能与疏水疏油性能呈正相关,随着培养时间的延长,ZnO薄膜释放的Zn²⁺破坏了细菌细胞膜,并抑制胞内ATP酶和AKP酶活性,引起细菌代谢紊乱导致细菌死亡。相较于棒状和绒球状微纳米粒子改性的PDMS薄膜,花状ZnO-PDMS薄膜具有更强的抗黏附性能和抑菌效能。同时具有超双疏性能和抗菌性能的ZnO-PDMS薄膜可有效抑制腐败希瓦氏菌生物被膜的形成和生长,研究旨在为抗生物被膜材料的研制提供技术支持。     

Antibacterial Activity of Extracts of Myrtus communis Against Food-Borne Pathogenic and Spoilage Bacteria

The following study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of several leaf and berry extracts against a range of food-borne pathogens and food spoilage bacteria. The methanol, ethanol, and ethyl acetate extracts of Myrtus communis leaves and berries were examined for in vitro antibacterial activity. The methanolic leaf extract of M. communis, which was seen to have antibacterial activity against Listeria monocytogenes CECT 4032 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa IH, was further investigated to determine the effect of the extract on viable counts of bacteria using the bacterial cell-death time. Most of the extracts showed relatively high antibacterial activity against most of the tested microorganisms. None of the extracts was active against Escherichia coli K12. The results obtained confirm the antibacterial potential of the extracts of M. communis.     

Purification and partial characterization of antilisterial bacteriocin produced by Pediococcus pentosaceus KJBC11 from Idli batter fermented with Piper betle leaves

Bacteriocins are natural antimicrobial agents mainly act against closely related bacteria and at times unrelated organisms including various food spoilage and pathogenic organisms. Bacteriocins from Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) have been widely used for food preservation because of their safety nature. In this study, bacteriocin from Pediococcus pentosaceus KJBC11 was purified with the recovery of 15%, using cell adsorption‐desorption technique, gel permeation chromatography, hydrophobic interaction chromatography, and reversed phase HPLC successively. Molecular weight of bacteriocin KJBC11 was determined to be 4.5 kDa using Tricine SDS‐PAGE. The bacteriocin KJBC11 showed strong inhibitory activity against various Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative pathogens. Bacteriocin KJBC11 activity was not altered when treated with amylase, lipase, and trypsin but inactivated by protease and proteinase enzyme treatment. It was heat stable (100°C, 1 hr) and exhibited strong antimicrobial activity within the pH 3–7. Its mode of action was bactericidal in nature as revealed against Listeria monocytogenes showing leakage of internal contents out of the cell. Bacteriocin KJBC11 could belong to Class IIa‐pediocin like bacteriocins based on its characteristics as well as the presence of pediocin gene in the genome of the isolate KJBC11.

Practical applications

Studies on Lactic Acid Bacteria and bacteriocin have attracted increasing attention for a long time, due to their established role in food fermentation and preservation. The antimicrobial properties of bacteriocin became a trademark approach to achieve food safety and to counter the menace of antibiotic resistant pathogens. This study revealed a potent bacteriocin with wide range of antibacterial activity against various foodborne and clinically important pathogens to have potential application in food preservation and biomedicine.     

The effect of myofibrillar/sarcoplasmic protein ratios on the properties of round scad muscle protein based film

The effect of the ratios of myofibrillar protein (MP) to sarcoplasmic protein (SP) from round scad (Decapterus maruadsi) muscle on the properties of the resulting films was investigated. Tensile strength (TS) of films decreased with increasing SP content (p < 0.05). Films prepared from MP/SP ratio of 10:0 (w/w) exhibited the highest TS (p < 0.05). Elongation at break (EAB) of films prepared with SP content greater than 30% had the decreased EAB (p < 0.05). Water vapor permeability (WVP) of films increased when SP content increased up to 20% and decreased with increasing SP content up to 30% (p < 0.05). Solubility of films decreased but protein solubility increased with increasing SP contents (p < 0.05). The a*-value and ΔE* of film increased with increasing SP content. Films with all MP/SP ratios exhibited the negligible transmission to the light in UV range. Therefore, it is suggested that the type and ratio of proteins in fish muscle, both SP and MP, influenced the properties of film from round scad muscle. Results suggested that the removal of sarcoplasmic protein from fish muscle by thorough washing was an effective means to improve the mechanical properties as well as color of the fish muscle protein-based film.     

Gelatin/pectin-based film incorporated with essential oils: Functional characteristics and shelf life extension of tilapia fillets under refrigeration

Fish gelatin-pectin (Gel_Ext/Pec) composite films incorporated with Mentha pulegium essential oil (MEO) and Lavandula angustifolia essential oil (LEO) at two concentrations (0.5% and 1.5%) were developed and their physicochemical, mechanical, and antimicrobial properties were determined. Gel_Ext/Pec-based film incorporated with 1.5% MEO (Gel_Ext/Pec + 1.5% MEO) showed the highest antimicrobial activity against all bacterial strains tested. Incorporation of essential oils decreased significantly the tensile strength of all the films investigated. The film showing the best functional and antimicrobial properties (Gel_ext/Pec + 1.5% MEO) was used to prolong the shelf life of tilapia fillets under refrigeration. Control (unwrapped) and wrapped fillets were analyzed every 3 days in terms of microbiological (total viable count (TVC), psychrotrophic bacteria count (PC), lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and Enterobacteriaceae (ENT), and physicochemical parameters (total volatile base nitrogen [TVB-N] and pH). Gel_ext/Pec + 1.5% MEO antimicrobial film retarded significantly (p < .05) the growth of TVC, LAB, PC, and ENT, throughout 12 days of storage compared with the control. Gel_ext/Pec + 1.5% MEO could be considered as an effective packaging to maintain the quality and extend the shelf life of tilapia fillets under refrigeration.     

茶槲寄生“螃蟹脚”醇提正丁醇萃取相对金黄色葡萄球菌抑菌机理的研究

本文研究了茶槲寄生“螃蟹脚”醇提各萃取相的抑菌作用及正丁醇萃取相（NVBEs）对金黄色葡萄球菌的抑菌机理。采用滤纸片扩散法测定抑菌圈直径（DIZ）的大小,对倍稀释法测定最小抑菌浓度（MIC）和最低杀菌浓度（MBC）,来评价“螃蟹脚”醇提各萃取相对金黄色葡萄球菌（S. aureus）、大肠杆菌（E. coli）、鼠伤寒沙门氏菌（S. typhimurium）、单核细胞增生李斯特菌（L. monocytogenes）4种食源性腐败菌的抑制性;通过光学显微镜和扫描电镜观察、胞膜通透性、胞壁完整性和酶活性等实验,研究了NVBEs抑菌机理。结果表明,“螃蟹脚”醇提各萃取相对S. aureus、E. coli、S. typhimurium和L. monocytogenes均有明显抑制效果,其中NVBEs抑菌活性较好,对S. aureus抑制效果最好,DIZ为9.84±0.57 mm,MIC为3.52 mg/mL,MBC为7.04 mg/mL。抑菌机理结果表明：NVBEs可增加S. aureus细胞壁及细胞膜的通透性,破坏菌体细胞结构,引起细胞内含物如核酸和蛋白质等外泄;引起遗传物质DNA的改变,使菌体细胞形态结构出现异常;影响菌体酶的代谢活动,从而抑制细菌的生长。     

Antifungal activity of biopolymers containing natamycin and rosemary extract against Aspergillus niger and Penicillium roquefortii

Antimicrobial agent‐releasing films have been proposed as an effective way of inhibiting chiefly surface spoilage of food products. Antifungal activities of natamycin (NA), rosemary extract (RE) and NA + RE were tested against Aspergillus niger and Penicillium roquefortii with agar disc diffusion assay. NA, RE and NA + RE were also included into biopolymers made from gluten and methyl cellulose. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of NA in both films were 2 and 1 mg NA per 10 g film solution against A. niger and P. roquefortii, respectively. RE did not show any inhibitory antifungal activity alone. Although NA incorporated into both films at a concentration of 1.5 mg NA per 10 g film solution was not effective against A. niger, combination of NA at the same concentration with RE in the films inhibited the growth of this mould. NA in solution or in biopolymers is very effective in inhibiting the growth of selected organisms, and RE acted synergistically with NA to prevent the growth of A. niger when incorporated into both films.     

Bacterial Spoilage Profiles to Identify Irradiated Fish

Effects of low dose γ-irradiation of fish product on spoilage potentials of bacteria (Aeromonas hydrophila, Salmonella typhimurium, Bacillus megaterium, and Pseudomonas marinoglutinosa) and mixed flora were examined for ability to proliferate in radurized fish and produce volatile acids (TVA) and bases (TVBN). Bacteria proliferated well in unirradiated and irradiated fish, but formation of VA and VB were lower in irradiated than unirradiated counterparts. This was found in Bombay duck, Indian mackerel, white pomfret, seer and shrimp gammairradiated at 0 to 5 kGy under ice. TV A and TVBN produced by the organisms or mixed flora from fish were only 30–50% those of controls. A method for identifying radiation-processed fish could evolve based on lower susceptibility of irradiated fish to bacterial spoilage.     

茶皂素对食源性腐败酵母的抑菌能力及作用机理

该研究通过测定抑菌圈直径、最低抑菌浓度（minimum inhibitory concentration,MIC）和最低杀菌浓度（minimum bactericidal concentration,MBC）,评价茶皂素对酿酒酵母、鲁氏接合酵母及白色假丝酵母三种食源性腐败酵母的抑菌能力,并筛选出机理研究指示菌;进而通过考察时间-杀菌曲线、生物膜抑制率、菌体细胞形态、细胞膜通透性、细胞膜完整性、遗传物质以及蛋白泄露和胞内总蛋白等指标,阐述茶皂素抑菌机理。抑菌能力试验结果显示茶皂素对三种腐败酵母均有抑菌作用,其中酿酒酵母抑菌直径为16.00 mm,MIC和MBC分别为0.05、0.10 mg/mL,抑菌效果最为显著。以酿酒酵母为指示菌的抑菌机理研究结果表明：茶皂素可使菌体直接进入衰竭期;可显著抑制生物膜形成;可致菌体细胞发生不可逆转的塌陷扭曲;能破坏细胞膜完整性,增大细胞膜通透性,使胞内核酸和蛋白质大量泄露,还可干扰DNA正常合成,阻滞蛋白质合成表达。因此,茶皂素有望成为食品加工中针对食源性腐败酵母的一种天然食品防腐剂,该研究也可为拓展天然防腐剂在高渗食品中的应用提供理论依据。     

Investigation on Sodium Benzoate Release from Poly(Butylene Adipate‐Co‐Terephthalate)/Organoclay/Sodium Benzoate Based Nanocomposite Film and Their Antimicrobial Activity

Polymeric nanocomposites embedded with nontoxic antimicrobial agents have recently gained potential industrial significance, mainly for their applicability to preserve food quality and ensure safety. In this study, a poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) (PBAT)/organoclay (CMMT) based nanocomposite film doped with sodium benzoate (SB) as antimicrobial agent was prepared by a solution mixing process. A homogenous dispersion of organoclay (cetyltrimethylammonium‐modified montmorillonite [CMMT]) in PBAT matrix was observed by X‐ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. PBAT/CMMT nanocomposite film showed higher barrier properties against water and methanol vapor compared to the PBAT film. The release of SB from PBAT and its nanocomposite film was measured and the relevant data were fitted to the Weibull model. The higher values of Weibull's shape factor and scale parameter as corroborated by experimental findings indicated faster rate of SB release from PBAT/CMMT/SB nanocomposite film, when compared to the pristine PBAT film. Bacterial inhibition studies were accomplished against 2 food pathogenic bacteria, Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus, by determining the zone of inhibition and corresponding growth profiles. Both bacterial inhibition studies and growth profiles established that PBAT/CMMT/SB demonstrated better antimicrobial activity than PBAT/SB film. Therefore, PBAT/CMMT/SB nanocomposite film can be used for food packaging application as it showed good barrier properties and antimicrobial activity against food pathogenic bacteria.     

Antimicrobial assays of natural extracts and their inhibitory effect against Listeria innocua and fish spoilage bacteria, after incorporation into biopolymer edible films

The antimicrobial activity of twelve natural extracts was tested against two fish spoilage bacteria (Pseudomonas fluorescens and Aeromonas hydrophila/caviae) and Listeria innocua, in order to assess their potential utilization in the preservation and safety of minimally processed fish products. After a screening of the active extracts by agar diffusion and vapour diffusion methods, oregano and thyme essential oils and citrus extract were selected. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the selected extracts was determined by disc diffusion method against target bacteria and at two temperatures: bacteria's optimal growth temperature (30°C or 37°C) and refrigeration temperature (4°C). Due to its better solubility, lack of odour and greater inhibitory effect obtained against L. innocua at refrigerated temperature, citrus extract was selected and incorporated at 1% (v/v) into different biopolymer film forming solutions (gelatin, methyl cellulose and their blend 50:50 w/w). The antimicrobial activity of the developed films was then evaluated, just after preparation of the films and after one month of storage at 43±3% relative humidity and 24±3°C. Regardless of the biopolymer matrix, all the developed films showed antimicrobial activity against the target bacteria. The most sensitive bacterium towards active films was L. innocua while P. fluorescens appeared as the most resistant one, in accordance with the previously performed antimicrobial tests for pure extracts. The differences in activity of the films between the tested two temperatures were not significant except for L. innocua, for which three times higher inhibition diameters were observed at refrigerated temperature. The inhibitory effectiveness of the films against the tested strains was maintained regardless of the biopolymer matrix for at least one month. Therefore, these edible films show potential for their future use in fresh fish fillets preservation.