Novel Protein-Fiber Films from Agro-Waste: A Sustainable Approach for Antimicrobial Packaging

Muhammed Kasapoğlu; Esra Avcı

doi:10.35229/jaes.1600652

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Novel Protein-Fiber Films from Agro-Waste: A Sustainable Approach for Antimicrobial Packaging

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This research focuses on antimicrobial edible films made from protein and crude fiber obtained from cold-pressed chili pepper seed oil by-products. Films with protein and fiber were assessed for structural, mechanical, barrier, and antimicrobial properties. Mechanical tests showed P-CF Film had better flexibility, while P Film achieved the highest elongation at break (33.76%) and tensile strength (0.46 MPa). Barrier properties revealed that films containing both protein and fiber had lower water vapor permeability and significantly higher oxygen permeability than films with only protein or fiber. Antimicrobial tests indicated that both P Film and P-CF Film were effective against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, with P Film showing superior inhibition against Salmonella typhimurium. This study highlights the potential of using protein and crude fiber from chili pepper seed oil by-products to develop antimicrobial edible films, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional packaging.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Edible Films , Antimicrobial Activity , Protein , Crude Fiber , Hot Pepper Seed Oil By-Products

Novel Protein-Fiber Films from Agro-Waste: A Sustainable Approach for Antimicrobial Packaging

Abstract

This research focuses on antimicrobial edible films made from protein and crude fiber obtained from cold-pressed chili pepper seed oil by-products. Films with protein and fiber were assessed for structural, mechanical, barrier, and antimicrobial properties. Mechanical tests showed P-CF Film had better flexibility, while P Film achieved the highest elongation at break (33.76%) and tensile strength (0.46 MPa). Barrier properties revealed that films containing both protein and fiber had lower water vapor permeability and significantly higher oxygen permeability than films with only protein or fiber. Antimicrobial tests indicated that both P Film and P-CF Film were effective against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, with P Film showing superior inhibition against Salmonella typhimurium. This study highlights the potential of using protein and crude fiber from chili pepper seed oil by-products to develop antimicrobial edible films, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional packaging.

Keywords

Edible Films , Antimicrobial Activity , Protein , Crude Fiber , Hot Pepper Seed Oil By-Products

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Agricultural Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Muhammed Kasapoğlu ^*
0000-0002-2397-6984
Türkiye

Esra Avcı
0000-0003-0317-2118
Türkiye

Early Pub Date

March 18, 2025

Publication Date

March 27, 2025

Submission Date

December 14, 2024

Acceptance Date

March 14, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 10 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.35229/jaes.1600652

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https://izlik.org/JA95WR22AK

APA

Kasapoğlu, M., & Avcı, E. (2025). Novel Protein-Fiber Films from Agro-Waste: A Sustainable Approach for Antimicrobial Packaging. Journal of Anatolian Environmental and Animal Sciences, 10(2), 191-201. https://doi.org/10.35229/jaes.1600652

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