Additionally, the resulting material showed
an improved water barrier capacity as a result of the hydrophobic
nature of a-tocopherol and a loss of clarity, as
compared to the film produced without a-tocopherol addition.
Granda-Restrepo et al. (2009) also developed an antioxidant
active material based on a-tocopherol and LDPE,
agent release from which accelerated with an increase in
temperature. The final structure consisting of several layers
(high-density polyethylene, ethyleneevinyl alcohol and a
layer of low-density polyethylene containing the antioxidant)
was effective as an inhibitor of lipid oxidation of
whole milk powder. Lopez de Dicastillo et al.