Современные подходы к использованию съедобных покрытий овощей и фруктов

В современном мире возрастает интерес к производству и потреблению продуктов питания с минимальной обработкой. Потребители все чаще отдают предпочтение свежим овощам и фруктам, т. к. употребление этих продуктов связано с многочисленными преимуществами для здоровья. Фрукты и овощи являются богатым источником фитохимических веществ, обладающих противовоспалительными, антиоксидантными и фитоэстрогенными свойствами. В связи с этим для производителей первостепенной задачей становится максимальное сохранение свежести и полезных свойств фруктов и овощей в течение длительного периода хранения. Фрукты и овощи относятся к категории скоропортящихся продуктов, поскольку немногие из них способны долго сохранять свои качества при комнатной температуре. Потребители стремятся приобретать высококачественные продукты с длительным сроком годности, не содержащие химические консерванты. В качестве замены традиционной пластиковой упаковке все большую популярность приобретают съедобные покрытия. Тонкий защитный слой съедобных покрытий способствует увеличению срока хранения продуктов после сбора урожая, обработки, транспортировки и хранения. Благодаря своим свойствам, эти покрытия предотвращают порчу и  обезвоживание продуктов, сохраняют их качество и  органолептические характеристики. Они не оказывают влияния на пищевую ценность фруктов и овощей, но могут быть модифицированы путем добавления ингредиентов, улучшающих их пищевую ценность. Важное преимущество съедобных покрытий — возможность введения в полимерную структуру активных веществ, которые улучшают органолептические характеристики продукта и употребляются вместе с ним. Целью данного обзора являлось рассмотрение видов материалов, методов применения съедобных покрытий для улучшения качества фруктов и овощей и для продления срока годности после сбора урожая.

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