Integrative Approach of MAP and Active Antimicrobial Packaging for Prolonged Shelf-Life of Composite Bottle Gourd Milk Cake

The current research explored the integrative effect of antimicrobial edible films and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the quality parameters and shelf-life of bottle gourd burfi, which is a heat-desiccated composite Indian confection. The edible antimicrobial films prepared using a combinati...

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Published in:Coatings (Basel) 2022-08, Vol.12 (8), p.1204
Main Authors: Chawla, Rekha, Shanmugam, Sivakumar, Bedi, Jasbir Singh, Selvamuthukumaran, Selvamuthukumaran, Yadav, Deep N., Anurag, Rahul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antiinfectives and antibacterials
Antimicrobial agents
Biopolymers
Cake
Dairy products
Evaluation
Food products
Genetic aspects
Glycerol
Gourds
Growth
Health aspects
Methods
Microorganisms
Milk
Packaging
Parameter modification
Pathogens
Production processes
Shelf life
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Summary:The current research explored the integrative effect of antimicrobial edible films and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the quality parameters and shelf-life of bottle gourd burfi, which is a heat-desiccated composite Indian confection. The edible antimicrobial films prepared using a combination of nisin and natamycin (NANIF) were evaluated for their antimicrobial activity as the first line of defense against Bacillus cereus and Aspergillus niger. The product was wrapped in developed films, which was followed by flushing of the altered environment employing MAP in a closed PP box and evaluation during refrigerated storage at 4 ± 2 °C, comparing the product with the control counterpart. During this period, the physicochemical, sensory, and microbiological status of the product was assessed. Results indicated a significant (p ≤ 0.05) variance between the two kinds of samples wherein the antimicrobial film produced excellent results in terms of being less supportive toward microbial growth, thereby extending the life of film-treated samples beyond 35 days compared to the control (21 days). In addition, the product conformed to the legal standards of microbiological count well under the permissible limits laid by the FSSAI. Furthermore, the sensory characteristics of the product did not change much, illustrating the significance of the integrative approach.
ISSN:2079-6412
2079-6412
DOI:10.3390/coatings12081204