The market for edible films and coatings is expected to grow value-wise from USD 2.6 billion in 2025 to USD 5.7 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 8.2%. This phenomenal growth is stimulated by rising ...

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21, 2016 -- At the grocery store, most foods -- meats, breads, cheeses, snacks -- come wrapped in plastic packaging. Not only does this create a lot of non-recyclable, ...

In recent years researchers have investigated edible coatings that give fruit and other spoilable foods a longer shelf life without affecting their nutritional value or taste, using materials made ...

Researchers have synthesized 1 a new type of edible and biodegradable film by smearing bacteria-derived cellulose nanocrystals in gelatin. The film could be used in the food packaging industry to ...

Finally, scientists have delivered exactly what you’ve been asking for: an edible polymer gel made with caffeine. Finally. Wait, you mean to tell me you aren’t upset about the harsh solvents, high ...

Soon, you'll be able to get a box of freshly picked, sweet strawberries from the grocery store or local farm stand. But it's disappointing when you get them home and find that the ones at the bottom ...

Scientists have developed a new ‘green plastic’ that is produced from gelatin, clay and a nano-emulsion of black pepper essential oil. Food packaging is a major cause of environmental pollution ...

Transferrable tattoos—or decal transfers—are a familiar part of childhood and industrial design. The technology is straightforward. Transfers consist of a thin film of ethyl cellulose polymer stuck to ...