OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Food Packaging and Shelf Life is 56. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Migration of plasticisers from the gaskets of lids into oily food in glass jars: An update of the situation on the Swiss market a decade after large European campaigns	236
Alginate films as carriers of probiotic bacteria and Pickering emulsion	203
Integration of fluorophore-based sensor spots into food packaging systems for the non-destructive real-time determination of oxygen	203
Efficient temperature control in okra transportation using phase change materials inside packaging box	177
Effect of recycled polypropylene on migration of six processing aids in polypropylene film to milk	172
Storage stability of mayonnaise packaged in soy protein isolate films incorporated with mango kernel extract	162
Changes towards more sustainable food packaging legislation and practices. A survey of policy makers and stakeholders in Europe	150
Biobased phase change material packaging for dark chocolate: Enhanced thermal management against temperature fluctuations	130
Effect of storage on the quality of Andean blackberry (Rubus glaucus Benth) powder biofortified with Lacticaseibacillus casei ATCC393	125
Design and characterization of a pea protein/nucleic acid-based biopolymeric film for strawberry preservation	123
Xanthohumol combined with chitosan-oxidized starch film as a potential new strategy for food packaging: Characterization, physicochemical and biological properties	122
An intelligent chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol film with two types of anthocyanins for improved color recognition accuracy and monitoring fresh-cut pineapple freshness	119
Fabrication and characterization of crosslinked pea protein isolated/pullulan/allicin electrospun nanofiber films as potential active packaging material	118
Multilayer flexible lidding film prepared from TPS, citral, and PBAT: Mode of failure, mechanical behavior, and barrier properties	107
Development and characterization of locust bean gum-Viola anthocyanin-graphene oxide ternary nanocomposite as an efficient pH indicator for food packaging application	107
Development of an antibacterial coaxial bionanocomposite based on electrospun core/shell fibers loaded with ethyl lauroyl arginate and cellulose nanocrystals for active food packaging	106
Multilayer polycaprolactone - pullulan nanofiber mats incorporated with the antimicrobial palindromic peptide LfcinB (21-25)Pal as a potential application in active packaging	102
Influence of starch content on the physicochemical and antimicrobial properties of starch/PBAT/ε-polylysine hydrochloride blown films	98
A versatile smart packaging film functionalized with zinc/curcumin-based metal-organic frameworks for maintaining and monitoring peach (Prunus persica) freshness	97
Kappa-carrageenan-poly(vinyl alcohol) electrospun fiber mats encapsulated with Prunus domestica anthocyanins and epigallocatechin gallate to monitor the freshness and enhance the shelf-life quality of	95
Black goji anthocyanin-loaded emulsion film stabilized by rice protein hydrolysate complexes as pH-sensitive indicator for salmon freshness	95
Active packaging containing natural antimicrobials as a potential and innovative technology to extend shelf-life of fish products – A review	94
Eco-friendly bionanocomposite based on a ternary blend reinforced with bacterial cellulose for application in packaging materials	93
The impact of lemon seeds oil microcapsules based on a bilayer macromolecule carrier on the storage of the beef jerky	92
Sequential preservation of fresh-cut Agaricus bisporus: Sodium hyaluronate/p-coumaric acid edible coating followed by carvacrol vapor treatment for enhanced shelf-life and quality maintenance	92

N, S, and P-doped carbon dots for intelligent paper sensors: Vapor-phase biogenic amine detection and freshness evaluation of foods	91
Identification of polyester oligomers in laminated steel and their migration into food simulants	91
Polyphenols from Olea europaea L. cv. Caiazzana leaf pruning waste for antioxidant and UV-blocking starch-based plastic films	85
Active packaging coatings based on agarose caffeate: Preparation, characterisation, and application in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) preservation	84
Characterization of biodegradable films prepared from gelatin extracted from jellyfish Acromitus flagellates using hot water extraction and microwave-assisted extraction	83
Whey protein isolate coating material for high oxygen barrier properties: A scale-up study from laboratory to industrial scale and its application to food packaging	81
Incorporation of oxidized debranched starch/chitosan nanoparticles for enhanced hydrophobicity of corn starch films	80
Porphyrin-based sensor films for monitoring food spoilage	76
Biodegradable and active zein-gelatin-based electrospun mats and solvent-cast films incorporating sage extract: Formulation and comparative characterization	73
Algae as an additive to improve the functional and mechanical properties of protein and polysaccharide-based films and coatings. A review of recent studies	72
Selective antimicrobial food packaging of composite poly(lactic acid) cobalt-citrate films	71
Physicochemical properties and solubility of sweet potato starch-based edible films	70
Enhanced strength, antioxidant and barrier properties of chitosan-based film by bentonite and lignosulfonate	68
Biodegradable composite films based on egg white protein and tea polyphenol: Physicochemical, structural and antibacterial properties	68
Valorization of agro-industrial byproducts: Extraction and analytical characterization of valuable compounds for potential edible active packaging formulation	68
Central composite design optimization of active and physical properties of food packaging films based on chitosan/gelatin/pomegranate peel extract	67
Short-term anaerobic treatment with microperforated packaging enhanced postharvest quality of Stropharia rugosoannulata mushrooms	65
Recent innovations in bionanocomposites-based food packaging films – A comprehensive review	65
Fabrication of sodium alginate/apricot peel pectin films incorporated with rose anthocyanin-rich extract for monitoring grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) freshness	64
Development of a colorimetric nanofibrous film sensor based on polycaprolactone (PCL) incorporated with alizarin for tracking shrimp freshness	63
Development of whey protein concentrate/pullulan composite films containing bacteriophage A511: Functional properties and anti-Listerial effects during storage	63
Active packaging coatings based on pectin modified with phenolic acids and its application in seabass fillet preservation	63
Optimization of antibacterial and physical properties of chitosan/citronella oil film by electrostatic spraying and evaluation of its preservation effectiveness on salmon fillets	62
Carbon quantum dots-based antifungal coating film for active packaging application of avocado	62
Sodium erythorbate and hexametaphosphate loaded TPS/PBAT films: A multifunctional packaging for extending beef shelf-life	60
Losses of methionol in PET-packed rosé wine in presence of SO2: Comparison between oxidation and scalping via uncertainty analysis	59
Lipopeptide of Bacillus velezensis incorporated with silver nanoparticles into a functional coating for sweet cherry preservation	58
Fabrication of bioplastic material based on ethyl-cellulose using hot-melt extrusion	58
Development of a solid food simulant to evaluate migration of chemicals from paper and board food contact materials to moist food	57
Oxygen transfer rate measurements of closure systems after 12 years of aging. Impact on the aroma compounds of Sauvignon Blanc wines	57
Migration of acrylamide from food contact paper products and preliminary risk assessment	56
New insights into the growth characteristics, bacterial interaction and spoilage contribution of Pseudomonas species in vacuum skin packaged beef	56
Corrigendum to “Bioengineering of Pickering emulsion integrated pH-responsive gelatin film: Mechanistic insights into controlled release and safety assessment of duck meat”, 50 (2025), 101550	56
Effect of cold plasma treatment at different stages on the physicochemical properties and pork preservation of whey protein isolate-carboxymethyl chitosan composite films	56