Scope and Perspectives of Starch Based Edible Films

Plastic consumption has increased manifold worldwide leading to land, water and air pollution problems. There is an urgent need to curb this menace. The book will provide useful information on eco-friendly food packaging materials to replace the existing plastics. In addition, these films act as protective covering for the food and its efficiency can be enhanced manifold with the addition of natural essential oils. These essential oils are very effective against the common food pathogens. This book details step by step development of biodegradable films from starch and evaluates its quality attributes. Moreover, it is a handy practical guide for the students of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Technology.