Apple Pectin Based Film with Apis Mellifera Honey and /or Propolis Extract as Sources of Active Compounds

This study aimed to develop an active pectin film, using honey and/or propolis ethanolic extract (PEE) as sources of active compounds (polyphenols and antimicrobials) and to analyze their influence on the physicochemical, optical, and mechanical properties of these films. During experimental tests,...

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Published in:Food biophysics 2025-03, Vol.20 (1), p.13, Article 13
Main Authors: Osuna, Mariana B., Romero, Cecilia A., Rivas, Franco P., Judis, María A., Bertola, Nora C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analytical Chemistry
Antimicrobial activity
Antimicrobial agents
Apis mellifera
Bioactive compounds
Biological activity
Biological and Medical Physics
Biophysics
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Food Science
Honey
Mechanical properties
Optical properties
Pectin
Phenols
Polyphenols
Propolis
Water vapor
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Summary:This study aimed to develop an active pectin film, using honey and/or propolis ethanolic extract (PEE) as sources of active compounds (polyphenols and antimicrobials) and to analyze their influence on the physicochemical, optical, and mechanical properties of these films. During experimental tests, it was found that the formulation that presented the best characteristics was the film with 60 g of honey/100 g of pectin and 5 g of PEE/100 g of pectin. This specific film formulation provides an effective alternative to obtain an active material with good barrier and mechanical properties. It showed less permeability to water vapor, minor transparency and difference in color, although more rigid. The film had a higher total phenols content, and antiradical and antimicrobial properties against Listeria innocua and Staphylococcus aureus . Overall, the findings suggest that these films would be effective carriers of bioactive compounds. These compounds could be consumed by coating fresh or dried fruits with active coatings. Highlights Active edible films with honey and propolis extract bioactive were developed. Apis mellifera honey as plasticizer affects the mechanical properties of HMP films. Films containing PEE have antimicrobial activity against foodborne pathogens. The presence of PEE produced films less permeable to water vapor. Honey and PEE in films increase levels of phenols and antiradical properties.
ISSN:1557-1858
1557-1866
DOI:10.1007/s11483-024-09905-y