ReviewCurrent research in food science2026
Bee products in biopolymer films/coatings: Advancing sustainable active packaging for food preservation.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Multifunctional PVA composite pads enabled by carvacrol-loaded ZIF-8@PAN microspheres: sustained carvacrol release and long-term blueberry preservation.Food chemistry: X · 2026Article
- Meat Freshness Monitoring in the Modern Supply Chain: Analytical Advances, Smart Packaging, and Digital Integration.Food science & nutrition · 2026Review
- Engineering Furcellaran/Xanthan Gum/Beeswax Composite Films Containing Spirulina via High-Shear Homogenisation: Structural and Physicochemical Properties.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A Critical Review of Emerging Solutions for Food Packaging: Opportunities and Challenges.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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Abstract
The environmental concerns associated with petroleum-based plastics have accelerated the transition toward sustainable biopolymer packaging. Bee products-beeswax, propolis, honey, pollen, and royal jelly-serve as valuable natural additives that enhance biopolymer film performance while supporting eco-friendly objectives. This review examines the incorporation of bee-derived compounds into polysaccharide-, protein-, and polyester-based films. It explores how each bee product modifies film properties: beeswax enhances hydrophobicity, propolis provides bioactivity, honey improves flexibility, and pollen/royal jelly add functional enrichment. Strategies to improve compatibility between hydrophobic bee products and hydrophilic biopolymers, such as emulsification and cross-linking, are also discussed. Bee products significantly improve biopolymer films: beeswax reduces moisture transmission, propolis offers antioxidant and antimicrobial effects, honey improves plasticity, and pollen/royal jelly contribute nutritional and functional diversity. These enhancements help delay spoilage in foods such as fruits, meats, and dairy products, while maintaining the biodegradability essential for sustainable packaging.
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