The influence of aqueous butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) flower extract on active and intelligent properties of furcellaran Double-Layered films- in vitro and in vivo research

Innovative, intelligent and active double-layer films, based on furcellaran and with the addition of gelatin hy-drolysates, have been obtained for the first time. An aqueous extract of clitoria flower in 3 concentrations was included in the 1st FUR layer. The films demonstrated strong antimicrobial effects, but did not exhibit fungicidal properties. The antioxidant properties of the films were within the range of 2.27-3.92 mM Trolox/mg (FRAP method) and 36.67-61.24 % (DPPH method). The films were used as active packaging materials in salmon fillets, which were stored for a period of 12 days in 4 degrees C. Analysis concerning microbiological properties of the stored fillets showed the possibility of extending their shelf-life by 6 days. Lipid oxidation, determined by TBARS has delayed. The obtained films are a promising material for the packaging industry. This is an important aspect within the context of global food waste and also the need to reduce synthetic materials.

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Innovative, intelligent and active double-layer films, based on furcellaran and with the addition of gelatin hydrolysates, have been developed for the first time. Clitoria flower extract was included in the first layer of the films. These films exhibited strong antimicrobial effects and moderate antioxidant properties. They were used as active packaging materials for salmon fillets, extending the shelf-life by 6 days and delaying lipid oxidation.