Evaluation of antimicrobial edible coatings from a whey protein isolate base to improve the shelf life of cheese

The objective of this work was to evaluate the effectiveness of antimicrobial edible coatings to wrap cheeses, throughout 60 d of storage, as an alternative to commercial nonedible coatings. Coatings were prepared using whey protein isolate, glycerol, guar gum, sunflower oil, and Tween 20 as a base...

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Main Author: O. L. Ramos (author)
Other Authors: J. O. Pereira (author), S. I. Silva (author), J. C. Fernandes (author), M. I. Franco (author), J. A. Lopes da Silva (author), M. E. Pintado (author), F. X. Malcata (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2012
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10216/104507
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio-aberto.up.pt:10216/104507