Liha töötlemine
et al. 2003). The aim of active packaging is et al. 2003). Also, antimicrobial coatings
to increase the display life of the contained may be developed by incorporating nisin,
products, while maintaining their quality, lactoferrin, sodium diacetate, sorbic acid, and
safety, and sensory properties, without direct potassium sorbate into a coating material
addition of active agents to the product (Limjaroen et al. 2003). Antimycotics and
(Camo et al. 2008). Inclusion of the active antimicrobials have been added to food pack-
agents, be they antioxidants, antimicrobials, aging films to delay outgrowth of mold.
or any other, within the packaging material Potassium sorbate release from low-density
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polyethylene (LDPE) and high-density poly- dation in beef, leading to the enhanced
ethylene (HDPE) films has been studied in display life of the meat