The Potential of Whey Protein in Food Packaging

Andrade, M; Ribeiro-Santos, R; Melo, NR; Sanches-Silva, A

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Whey protein has great potential to produce biodegradable and edible packaging. A broader spectrum of properties, namely antioxidant and antimicrobial, can be achieved through the incorporation of substances, such as essential oils, intended to be released during food storage, as an active system.