Application of Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Film on Preservation of Fresh-cut Vegetables

Abstract

The degradation of cellulose membrane, and the application of cellulose membrane in fresh vegetables are mainly investigated through studying its permeability, moisture permeability, and preservation. The results show that: 1 ) Different microbial has different degradation rate to cellulose membranes; 2 ) Cellulose packaging film’s degradation performance is the best that it can be depredated fully after three days by inoculating Penicillium; 3 ) Cellulose packaging film’s permeability is better than plastic film, resulting in the poor effects of green color and anti- browning when preserving fresh vegetables; 4 ) Cellulose membrane has so strong water vapor permeability that it’s water retention is worse than the plastic packaging film.

Keywords

• food packaging and storage
• preservation
• biodegradable plastic wrap
• fresh-cut vegetables