date:Feb 26, 2016
ndly and biodegradable while improving food preservation. This novel food packaging material that we have developed has the potential to be a useful material in food technology, said Assoc Prof Thian.
Elaborating on the benefits of the chitosan-based GFSE composite film, Ms Tan said, Extending the shelf-life of food products also means reducing food waste, and as a result, reducing the rate of global food loss. This will bring about both environmental and economic benefits.
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