Development of an Active Starch-Based Packaging Material Using Clove Oil Extract as an Antimicrobial Additive

Introduction: With increasing pressure on the environment, there is an increasing need to eliminate the use of chemicals as antimicrobial agents in the packaging industry, which raises the need to find innovative natural solutions to replace these substances. In this study, starch-based packaging materials with the introduction of a natural antimicrobial additive were developed as a potential answer to this problem. The use of new environmentally friendly materials can extend the shelf life of food products, ensuring preservation and safety. 

Purpose: Development of active packaging film from biopolymer with introduction of clove essential oil into it, determination of antimicrobial properties of the obtained polymeric material.

Materials and Methods:  In this work, starch-based film was prepared by mechanical mixing of initial reagents with the introduction of essential oil of different concentrations. Then antimicrobial properties of polymeric packaging material were determined by disk-diffusion method in accordance with MUK 4.2.1890-04 in relation to (Bacillus subtilis), (Escherichia coli), (Candida albicans) and (Aspergillus niger), also an experiment was conducted to determine the ability of films with essential oil to reduce the amount of CMAFANM on the surface of sausage products during their storage.

Results: It was found that samples of packaging film based on starch with clove essential oil have antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger and reduce the number of microorganisms colonies on the surface of the food product.

Conclusions: The developed material has a high potential for use in the food industry, as it allows to improve the quality and safety of products, in particular sausage products, as well as to reduce the amount of plastic synthetic packaging materials that have a negative impact on the environment. The obtained material with antimicrobial properties can be used for packaging of various food products.

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