Películas comestibles para alimentos con propiedades antimicrobianas

Abstract

In the present work, edible films or coatings with antimicorbial effect were made, with the addition of guapala extract Simira ecuadorensis, this in order to give added value to the different vegetation of our country, as well as avoid and replace synthetic preservatives, by natural preservatives which allow to extend the shelf life of food in a better way without altering its sensory and nutritional characteristics. For this, it was based on obtaining an extract of guapala Simira ecuadorensis, which was added to the edible film in 3 different concentrations (0.1, 0.5 and 1.0%), stored at room temperature and in refrigeration Finally, the antimicrobial effect was determined by means of the official method of AOAC 6407, for molds and yeasts, as well as sensory evaluations (color, odor, flavor and texture) of the same. The concentration that presented considerable antimicrobial effect was that of 1% of extract combined with refrigeration temperature. With all the exposed in the present investigation, the use of this type of edible coatings with antimicrobials of vegetable origin is recommended.