U.S. Developed Chitosan Edible Packaging Film

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s research focuses on the development of edible packaging films for fruits and vegetables. It is a homogeneous edible film of shellfish extract called chitosan combined with lauric acid for peeling or The fresh-keeping of sliced ​​fruits and vegetables has a film thickness of 0.1-0.3mm, which can not only achieve the purpose of preservation but also not be perceived by consumers.