Development and characterization of chitosan-based edible films incorporating Erica manipuliflora extract for active food packaging applications.
Biodegradable active packaging materials offer a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. This study involved the development and evaluation of chitosan-based edible films containing Erica manipuliflora extract for use in food packaging. The extract exhibited high total phenolic (348.45 mg GAE/g) and flavonoid...