University of Arizona researchers have created antimicrobial edible films made from apples, carrots, and hibiscus calyces.

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Natural Antimicrobial Films Tech ID: UA16-244 Invention: University of Arizona researchers have developed antimicrobial edible films made from apples, carrots, and hibiscus calyces. Background: These natural ingredients are recognized on FDA’s Generally Recognized as Safe list and contain numerous nutritional benefit. These edible films can be placed in salad bags, releasing carvacrol and cinnamaldehyde vapors.

Key Benefits

Biodegradable Nutritional benefit

Applications

Natural preservatives for bagged vegetables Natural preservatives for cooked meat

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