The antimicrobial activity of the films was assessed on
Aspergillus flavus (A. flavus) by scanning electron microscope and total plate count, and the storage quality
of rice was evaluated by texture analyzer and rapid viscosity analyzer. The results show that ANP had a
quite beneficial effect on the antimildew and physicochemical property as compared to the normal PE
packaging. During 35 days storage, the migration of silver into rice was not evident. A lower microbial
population is observed on ANP that should be attributed to the presence of Ag/TiO2. Furthermore, rice
packed by ANP shows an enhanced quality with regards to texture and pasting properties. Therefore,
ANP is a promising packaging material for rice storage.