the nessesety of the new kinds of packaging materials with desired functional properties (such as bacteriostatic activity for increasing the shelf life for raw materials and ready products) arised. However, the problem of using of non-degradable plastics in packaging that harms the environment remains unsolved. In this study we have attempted to develop an edible and biodegradable packaging material possessing activity against spoilage causing microrganisms of fruit and vegetable products