Edible antimicrobial composite films and coatings can be made from
micro-emulsions through HPH processing with the aid of plant emulsifiers.
The developed composite films from HPH treated micro-emulsions
significantly reduced L. innocua populations in TSB and RTE-meat. The
present study demonstrates the success in producing edible micro emulsion
films from natural and renewable resources, particularly
BSAX, which can be obtained from grain processing by-products or
agricultural wastes and adds commercial value to these residues. This
study also reveals the significance of having higher reduction rates in
bacterial population reduction with the same amount of active compound
in an effort to match consumers' demands for safe food products with
lower preservative contents. Further research would be aimed at developing
films and coatings from nano emulsions and evaluating their antimicrobial,
physical and mechanical properties when used for foods.