Rita Paola Debri

Chitosan in next-generation functional foods: technological, nutritional, and sustainable perspectives

Chitosan, a naturally derived cationic polysaccharide obtained through the partial deacetylation of chitin, has emerged as one of the most versatile biopolymers in food science. Owing to its biodegradability, biocompatibility, non-toxicity, and multifunctional biological activities, chitosan has found increasing applic...