Preparation and characterization of starch-based pH indicator films for anthocyanin release

Perishable foods such as fish, chicken, and milk products lose their characteristic freshness over time, signalling the onset of deterioration. pH-sensitive smart indicator films are practical tools for quality control and delivery of visual information about the freshness of food through colour cha...

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Main Authors: N.H., Che Hamzah, Khairuddin, N., Muhammad, I.I.
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Language:English
Published: Rynnye Lyan Resources 2024
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author N.H., Che Hamzah
Khairuddin, N.
Muhammad, I.I.
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Khairuddin, N.
Muhammad, I.I.
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description Perishable foods such as fish, chicken, and milk products lose their characteristic freshness over time, signalling the onset of deterioration. pH-sensitive smart indicator films are practical tools for quality control and delivery of visual information about the freshness of food through colour changes. In this study, Brassica oleracea (commonly known as red cabbage) and sago starch (SS) were used to synthesise pH-sensitive films plasticized with glycerol. Sago starch is cheap, abundant, and easily available whereas red cabbage is an excellent source of food colourants. Different concentrations of anthocyanin extracted from red cabbage (RCA) at 8%, 12%, and 16% (w/v) were incorporated into the starch films during fabrication using the solvent casting method. Colour analysis of the films towards food simulants (e.g., 3% acetic acid and 10% ethanol) was conducted. Furthermore, the structural and barrier properties of the films were investigated. Results showed that the addition of RCA increased the water vapour permeability (WVP) by 24% (8% RCA film), whereas the crystallinity index was reduced by 74% (16% RCA film) when compared to the control starch film. Likewise, the concentration of anthocyanins released in 3% acetic acid at room temperature was comparatively lower than the fridge temperature by 0.6% (16% RCA film). Hence, temperature plays an important role in controlling anthocyanin release from the starch matrix, although this depends on the type of food simulant. Hence, the natural pH indicator with visible colour changes is a simple, safe, and cost-effective tool for monitoring perishable foods.
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spelling upm-1159802025-04-07T03:27:28Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/115980/ Preparation and characterization of starch-based pH indicator films for anthocyanin release N.H., Che Hamzah Khairuddin, N. Muhammad, I.I. Perishable foods such as fish, chicken, and milk products lose their characteristic freshness over time, signalling the onset of deterioration. pH-sensitive smart indicator films are practical tools for quality control and delivery of visual information about the freshness of food through colour changes. In this study, Brassica oleracea (commonly known as red cabbage) and sago starch (SS) were used to synthesise pH-sensitive films plasticized with glycerol. Sago starch is cheap, abundant, and easily available whereas red cabbage is an excellent source of food colourants. Different concentrations of anthocyanin extracted from red cabbage (RCA) at 8%, 12%, and 16% (w/v) were incorporated into the starch films during fabrication using the solvent casting method. Colour analysis of the films towards food simulants (e.g., 3% acetic acid and 10% ethanol) was conducted. Furthermore, the structural and barrier properties of the films were investigated. Results showed that the addition of RCA increased the water vapour permeability (WVP) by 24% (8% RCA film), whereas the crystallinity index was reduced by 74% (16% RCA film) when compared to the control starch film. Likewise, the concentration of anthocyanins released in 3% acetic acid at room temperature was comparatively lower than the fridge temperature by 0.6% (16% RCA film). Hence, temperature plays an important role in controlling anthocyanin release from the starch matrix, although this depends on the type of food simulant. Hence, the natural pH indicator with visible colour changes is a simple, safe, and cost-effective tool for monitoring perishable foods. Rynnye Lyan Resources 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/115980/1/115980.pdf N.H., Che Hamzah and Khairuddin, N. and Muhammad, I.I. (2024) Preparation and characterization of starch-based pH indicator films for anthocyanin release. Food Research, 8 (Supp.3). pp. 110-116. ISSN 2550-2166; eISSN: 2550-2166 https://www.myfoodresearch.com/uploads/8/4/8/5/84855864/_13__fr-afobmcis-6_che_hamzah.pdf 10.26656/fr.2017.8(s3).6
spellingShingle N.H., Che Hamzah
Khairuddin, N.
Muhammad, I.I.
Preparation and characterization of starch-based pH indicator films for anthocyanin release
title Preparation and characterization of starch-based pH indicator films for anthocyanin release
title_full Preparation and characterization of starch-based pH indicator films for anthocyanin release
title_fullStr Preparation and characterization of starch-based pH indicator films for anthocyanin release
title_full_unstemmed Preparation and characterization of starch-based pH indicator films for anthocyanin release
title_short Preparation and characterization of starch-based pH indicator films for anthocyanin release
title_sort preparation and characterization of starch-based ph indicator films for anthocyanin release
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