天然抗菌剂在食品包装中的研究进展

天然抗菌剂无毒、来源广、抗菌效果显著,且可加工利用,是目前维持新鲜食品品质及保障人体健康必不可少的一类化合物,已成为食品行业和包装领域关注的热点;本文介绍了已经开发使用的植物源天然抗菌剂、动物源天然抗菌剂和微生物源天然抗菌剂的种类、来源、抗菌机理和应用效果;分析了3类天然抗菌剂的主要抗菌活性成分、抗菌特征及在食品包装领...

Natural Antibacterial Agents and Their Application in Food Packaging: A Review

Natural antibacterial agents, compounds essential to maintain the quality of fresh foods so as to protect human health, are non-toxic and widely available and has a significant antibacterial effect. Natural antibacterial agents has become a focus of concern in the food industry and packaging field. The types, sources, mechanisms of action and application of natural antimicrobial agents from plants, animals and microorganisms are described in this article. The major bioactive ingredients, antibacterial characteristics and application in food packaging of three classes of natural antibacterial agents are summarized as well as the laws and regulations that must be observed when using natural antibacterial agents, which will provide a reference for the preparation of packaging systems containing natural antibacterial agents. In addition, the opportunities for and challenges facing the application of natural antibacterial agents in food packaging are discussed.