Preparation of Gallic Acid-Grafted Silkworm Pupae Chitosan Composite Film and Its Application in Blueberry Preservation

Chitosan films are promising for food packaging but are limited by poor solubility, weak mechanical strength, and insufficient functional properties. Most conventional chitosan is derived from crustacean shells, with limited exploration of alternative biosources. To overcome these drawbacks, this st...

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Published in:	Foods
Main Authors:	Kexin Yi, Bixing Yang, Yunlong Wu, Shiyuan Miao, Yujie Lu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-09-01
Subjects:	silkworm pupae chitosan gallic acid graft copolymerization film preservation
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/18/3280