A team of researchers from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela in Odisha, India, has introduced a seafood wrap from biodegradable materials.
It is said that this packaging has been designed in such a way that it is pursuing the freshness of seafood by determining changes in the potential of the hydrogen (pH) level (ph).
The solution aims to offer a functional tool to improve food hygiene, to reduce spoilage and to minimize food waste.
The project is monitored by Professor Preetam Sarkar by the Foody Process Engineering department in Nit Rourkela.
Researchers used strength from Kodo Millet to form a film that evaluates the quality of the seafood. It is identified by the identification of related fleeting amines and changes the color accordingly.
The film comprises three important natural ingredients: Kodo deerse strength, rubber traganth and beetroot -peel extract.
Betalaen in beetroot contribute to the film-changed ability of the film by reacting to pH variations. These organic materials make the packaging sustainable, safe and very reaction.
The film presents visible changes to signal the condition of the food without the need for contact -based inspection.
Discussions between the research group and the seafood to test this technology to evaluate how the packaging develops outside the laboratory. Early feedback and tests direct the potential commercial use.
Sarkar was quoted by various media houses with the words: “For the first time, we extracted strength from Kodo Millet by soaking, grinding, filtering and drying the grains.
“The beetroot and peel extract was made separately and then combined with the starch, the rubber truck and a small amount of glycerin to throw the films. These were dried and tested for their pH sensitivity and effectiveness in monitoring the freshness of seafood.”
In a laboratory environment, the estimated production costs of the film are around 900 rupees ($ 10.45) per kilogram.
Industrial production could reduce these costs to a number of RS 400 to 600 rupees per kilogram. This cost range can make innovation financially practical for large -scale use.
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