As a result of increasing consumer awareness and concerns
regarding food safety and security, there is an increasing need
for the development of natural antioxidant and antimicrobial
ingredients (Gao et al. 2014). Chitosan (CS) is a naturally
occurring cationic polymer that is exuded from the shells of
crustaceans. Due to its non-toxic nature, biodegradability, biocompatibility,
and antimicrobial and antioxidative characteristics,
CS has been examined extensively in the food industry