Author/Authors :
YILDIZ, Pınar OĞUZHAN Ardahan University - Faculty of Engineering - Food Engineering Department, TURKEY , YANGILAR, Filiz Ardahan University - Faculty of Engineering - Food Engineering Department, TURKEY
Title Of Article :
The Use of Chitosan in Food Industry
Abstract :
Edible film and coatings which are prevent the loss of food quality and extend the shelf life of food. These materials are made from natural biopolymers and constituted with thin layer on the food surface or between food components. Chitosan, which is one of these, have been of interest in the past few decades due to their potential broad range of industrial applications. Chitosan was obtained by deacetylation of chitin (Beta-(1-4)-poly-N-acetyl-D-glucosamin) which is a polymer, in shells of arthropods such as crab, shrimp, lobster and in cell walls of some bacteria and fungi. The application areas of chitosan include pharmaceutical, medical, waste water treatment, biotechnology, cosmetics, textile and agriculture. Apart from these, chitosan also has a wide application area in food industry. In this review, the chemical structure, properties of chitosan and use of chitosan in food industry will be mentioned.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Chitosan , food , shelf , life , edible film and coatings
JournalTitle :
Erciyes University Journal Of The Institute Of Science and Technology
