Effect of tea polysaccharide conjugates combined with different phenolic compounds (EGCG/EGC/TP) on tomato preservation through composite film formation.

Li Li, Liuyu Xiao, Qian Zhang, Mengtian Huang, Zhengmao Zhang, Changchun Li, Yu Han

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Li LiHubei Key Laboratory of Resource Utilization and Quality Control of Characteristic Crops，College of Life Science and Technology, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan 432000, China.

Liuyu XiaoHubei Key Laboratory of Resource Utilization and Quality Control of Characteristic Crops，College of Life Science and Technology, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan 432000, China.

Qian ZhangHubei Key Laboratory of Resource Utilization and Quality Control of Characteristic Crops，College of Life Science and Technology, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan 432000, China.

Mengtian HuangHubei Key Laboratory of Resource Utilization and Quality Control of Characteristic Crops，College of Life Science and Technology, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan 432000, China.

Zhengmao ZhangHubei Key Laboratory of Resource Utilization and Quality Control of Characteristic Crops，College of Life Science and Technology, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan 432000, China.

Changchun LiHubei Key Laboratory of Resource Utilization and Quality Control of Characteristic Crops，College of Life Science and Technology, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan 432000, China.

Yu HanHubei Key Laboratory of Resource Utilization and Quality Control of Characteristic Crops，College of Life Science and Technology, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan 432000, China.

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Postharvest physiological deterioration causes significant global produce loss. This study developed ternary composite films using tea polysaccharide conjugates (TPC), tea polyphenols (TP)/EGCG/EGC, and glycerol via solution casting. The impact of polyphenol composition on film properties and tomato preservation efficacy was investigated. Optimized films (TPC 0.3 g; glycerol 0.25 g; TP 0.5 g/EGC 0.3 g/EGCG 0.4 g) demonstrated increases of ∼175 % in tensile strength and ∼ 388 % in elongation at break relative to TPC-only films. FT-IR and SEM analyses confirmed strong hydrogen bonding between polyphenols and TPC, enhancing structural integrity. Coated tomatoes exhibited 10-40 % lower weight loss after 15 days storage, alongside significantly better maintenance of chromatic aberration (ΔE) and total soluble solids versus controls. Polyphenol-polysaccharide synergy achieved concurrent antioxidant, antimicrobial, and quality preservation effects, offering a sustainable strategy utilizing tea byproducts for packaging.

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Chin-brick teaFilmTea polysaccharide conjugatesTomato preservation

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PMID41551792

DOI10.1016/j.fochx.2025.103434

PMCPMC12807798

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