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ReviewFood chemistry: X2025

Natural biopolymers in edible coatings: Applications in food preservation.

Arun Karnwal, Gaurav Kumar, Rattandeep Singh, Manickam Selvaraj, Tabarak Malik, Abdel Rahman Mohammad Al Tawaha

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Review in Food chemistry: X, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 39 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

39 citing papers in PubMed.

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  8. Nano-Enabled Advances in Tea Tree Essential Oil (Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Arun KarnwalDepartment of Microbiology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun 248009, Uttarakhand, India.
Gaurav KumarSchool of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India.
Rattandeep SinghSchool of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India.
Manickam SelvarajDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia.
Tabarak MalikDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Ethiopia.
Abdel Rahman Mohammad Al TawahaDepartment of Biological Sciences, Al Hussein bin Talal University, PO Box 20, Maan, Jordan.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Edible coatings are revolutionizing food preservation by offering a sustainable and effective solution to key industry challenges. Made from natural biopolymers such as proteins, polysaccharides, and lipids, these coatings form a thin, edible layer on food surfaces. This barrier reduces moisture loss, protects against oxidative damage, and limits microbial growth, thereby extending shelf life while preserving food quality. Enhanced with natural additives like essential oils and antioxidants, these coatings offer antimicrobial benefits and contribute to health. Applications span from fresh produce, where they control respiration and moisture, to meat, dairy, and bakery products, maintaining sensory and nutritional properties. Innovations in coating technologies-such as composite materials, nano-emulsions, and bio-nanocomposites-are improving their mechanical strength, barrier properties, and compatibility with other preservation methods like modified atmosphere packaging. Although challenges remain in cost, consumer acceptance, and regulation, edible coatings represent a significant stride towards sustainable food systems and reduced dependence on synthetic packaging.

Indexed as

AntimicrobialAntioxidantBiopolymerEdible coatingsFood preservationNano-emulsions

Identifiers

PMID39897970
PMCPMC11786859

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