Chitosan-whey protein edible films produced in the absence or presence of transglutaminase: analysis of their mechanical and barrier properties.

P. Di Pierro,B. Chico,R. Villalonga,L. Mariniello,Angelo E. Damiao,P. Masi,R. Porta

Published 2006 in Biomacromolecules

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Chitosan-whey protein edible films with different protein concentrations were prepared in the absence or presence of microbial transglutaminase as cross-linking agent. The films prepared in the presence of the enzyme showed low solubility at a wide range of pH, a lower degree of swelling, and good biodegradability following protease treatments. The presence of transglutaminase induced also an enhancement in film mechanical resistance and a reduction in their deformability. Finally, the barrier efficiency toward oxygen and carbon dioxide was found to be markedly improved in the cross-linked films which showed also a lower permeability to water vapor. Some potential practical applications of transglutaminase-treated chitosan-whey protein films are suggested.

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