The effects of Chitosan and grape seed extract-based edible films on the quality of vacuum packaged chicken breast fillets

• DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2018.07.006
• Publication Date: 2018-08-11T03:22:42Z
• Authors: Ece Sogut; Atif Can Seydim
• Keywords: Grape seed extract; Aerobic bacteria; Mesophile; Vacuum packing; Bacterial growth

Abstract The effect of grape seed extract (GSE) (at 5, 10 and 15%) incorporated into chitosan (CH) film was evaluated by considering its physico-mechanical properties, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities in order to show improved shelf life for vacuum-packed food under refrigerated conditions. GSE-incorporated films showed higher water vapor permeability, elastic modulus, opacity, and a* and b* values (p