| The aim of this study was to examine alginate (AL), chitosan (CH), and gelatin (ZH)
films incorporated with Salvia officinalis essential oil (SOE) or lactoperoxidase system
(LPS) for their antioxidant characteristics, and their effects on main chemical spoilage
parameters (Total volatile basic nitrogen [TVB‐N], thiobarbituric acid reactive
substances [TBARs], peroxide value [PV], and free fatty acids [FFA]), and sensorial
characteristics of refrigerated carp burgers. A good correlation was observed between
total phenolic content and DPPH radical scavenging activity of the developed
films. Among the active composites, the minimum TVB‐N (10.61 mg/100 g), TBARs
(3.11 mg of malonaldehyde/kg), and FFA (5.34% of oleic acid) values were recorded
for the samples treated with CH/LPS, on the final day of storage, while gelatin films
were least effective. Sensory evaluation revealed that the burgers treated with active
CH and AL films received better scores, especially for odor and overall acceptability
attributes, compared to untreated control sample.
Practical applications
This manuscript addresses an important area in active food packaging by developing
and comparing bioactive edible films based on natural ingredients. Biodegradable
active films were developed based on alginate, chitosan, and gelatin with sage essential
oil and lactoperoxidase system. Considering all the health concerns related to
synthetic chemical preservatives, the potential relevance of using these newly packaging
films in foods products was emphasized. This manuscript will be of interest to
food science researchers from the perspective of presenting natural‐based packaging
films for extending foods shelf life. |