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Review
. 2024 May;23(3):e13333.
doi: 10.1111/1541-4337.13333.

Application of bacteriophages in biopolymer-based functional food packaging films

Sandeep Rindhe  1 , Ajahar Khan  2 , Ruchir Priyadarshi  2 , Manish Chatli  3 , Rajesh Wagh  4 , Vishal Kumbhar  5 , Alok Wankar  6 , Jong-Whan Rhim  2
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Application of bacteriophages in biopolymer-based functional food packaging films

Sandeep Rindhe et al. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf. 2024 May.

Abstract

Recently, food spoilage caused by pathogens has been increasing. Therefore, applying control strategies is essential. Bacteriophages can potentially reduce this problem due to their host specificity, ability to inhibit bacterial growth, and extend the shelf life of food. When bacteriophages are applied directly to food, their antibacterial activity is lost. In this regard, bacteriophage-loaded biopolymers offer an excellent option to improve food safety by extending their shelf life. Applying bacteriophages in food preservation requires comprehensive and structured information on their isolation, culturing, storage, and encapsulation in biopolymers for active food packaging applications. This review focuses on using bacteriophages in food packaging and preservation. It discusses the methods for phage application on food, their use for polymer formulation and functionalization, and their effect in enhancing food matrix properties to obtain maximum antibacterial activity in food model systems.

Keywords: active food packaging; bacteriophages; biopolymers; encapsulation; food safety; shelf life.

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