Direct addition of antimicrobials c

Direct addition of antimicrobials could result in some loss of their
activities because of their diffusion into the food matrix*
• Use of packaging films containing antimicrobial agents could be
more efficient than the direct addition of these compounds into the
food
• Controlled migration of the active compound from the packaging
material into the food enable not only the initial inhibition of
undesirable microorganisms present in food, but also create a
residual activity over time, during transport, storage and distribution
of food**