Food Packaging and Shelf Life

Papers
(The H4-Index of Food Packaging and Shelf Life is 60. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
Effect of storage on the quality of Andean blackberry (Rubus glaucus Benth) powder biofortified with Lacticaseibacillus casei ATCC393267
Multilayer flexible lidding film prepared from TPS, citral, and PBAT: Mode of failure, mechanical behavior, and barrier properties258
Integration of fluorophore-based sensor spots into food packaging systems for the non-destructive real-time determination of oxygen258
Development and characterization of locust bean gum-Viola anthocyanin-graphene oxide ternary nanocomposite as an efficient pH indicator for food packaging application202
Alginate films as carriers of probiotic bacteria and Pickering emulsion201
Xanthohumol combined with chitosan-oxidized starch film as a potential new strategy for food packaging: Characterization, physicochemical and biological properties197
Effect of recycled polypropylene on migration of six processing aids in polypropylene film to milk174
Multilayer polycaprolactone - pullulan nanofiber mats incorporated with the antimicrobial palindromic peptide LfcinB (21-25)Pal as a potential application in active packaging160
Storage stability of mayonnaise packaged in soy protein isolate films incorporated with mango kernel extract155
Biobased phase change material packaging for dark chocolate: Enhanced thermal management against temperature fluctuations154
Efficient temperature control in okra transportation using phase change materials inside packaging box136
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 campaigns121
Fabrication and characterization of crosslinked pea protein isolated/pullulan/allicin electrospun nanofiber films as potential active packaging material116
Black goji anthocyanin-loaded emulsion film stabilized by rice protein hydrolysate complexes as pH-sensitive indicator for salmon freshness115
A versatile smart packaging film functionalized with zinc/curcumin-based metal-organic frameworks for maintaining and monitoring peach (Prunus persica) freshness115
Desiccant-based atmosphere-relative humidity control packaging: Mathematical modeling and temperature–humidity field for high-transpiration-rate fruits and vegetables packaging112
Quaternary ammonium chitosan-based film reinforced with antibacterial Pickering emulsion synergistically stabilised by shellac nanoparticles and ε-polylysine for fruit preservation111
Influence of starch content on the physicochemical and antimicrobial properties of starch/PBAT/ε-polylysine hydrochloride blown films107
Design and characterization of a pea protein/nucleic acid-based biopolymeric film for strawberry preservation99
Active packaging containing natural antimicrobials as a potential and innovative technology to extend shelf-life of fish products – A review99
An intelligent chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol film with two types of anthocyanins for improved color recognition accuracy and monitoring fresh-cut pineapple freshness95
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 of92
Humidity-regulating antibacterial trilayer Janus membrane of polyacrylonitrile/gelatin-potato starch/polycaprolactone-cinnamon essential oil for cherry tomato preservation86
Characterization of biodegradable films prepared from gelatin extracted from jellyfish Acromitus flagellates using hot water extraction and microwave-assisted extraction84
Active packaging coatings based on pectin modified with phenolic acids and its application in seabass fillet preservation84
Identification of polyester oligomers in laminated steel and their migration into food simulants83
Fabrication of sodium alginate/apricot peel pectin films incorporated with rose anthocyanin-rich extract for monitoring grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) freshness82
Selective antimicrobial food packaging of composite poly(lactic acid) cobalt-citrate films81
Recent innovations in bionanocomposites-based food packaging films – A comprehensive review81
Polyphenols from Olea europaea L. cv. Caiazzana leaf pruning waste for antioxidant and UV-blocking starch-based plastic films78
Active packaging coatings based on agarose caffeate: Preparation, characterisation, and application in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) preservation76
Development of whey protein concentrate/pullulan composite films containing bacteriophage A511: Functional properties and anti-Listerial effects during storage75
Biodegradable and active zein-gelatin-based electrospun mats and solvent-cast films incorporating sage extract: Formulation and comparative characterization75
N, S, and P-doped carbon dots for intelligent paper sensors: Vapor-phase biogenic amine detection and freshness evaluation of foods74
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 maintenance74
Porphyrin-based sensor films for monitoring food spoilage74
Biodegradable composite films based on egg white protein and tea polyphenol: Physicochemical, structural and antibacterial properties73
Development of a colorimetric nanofibrous film sensor based on polycaprolactone (PCL) incorporated with alizarin for tracking shrimp freshness73
Valorization of agro-industrial byproducts: Extraction and analytical characterization of valuable compounds for potential edible active packaging formulation72
Citric acid-crosslinked hydroxypropyl starch/polyvinyl alcohol nanofibrous film incorporating tea polyphenols for postharvest strawberry preservation71
Algae as an additive to improve the functional and mechanical properties of protein and polysaccharide-based films and coatings. A review of recent studies71
Enhanced strength, antioxidant and barrier properties of chitosan-based film by bentonite and lignosulfonate70
Physicochemical properties and solubility of sweet potato starch-based edible films70
Optimization of antibacterial and physical properties of chitosan/citronella oil film by electrostatic spraying and evaluation of its preservation effectiveness on salmon fillets69
Central composite design optimization of active and physical properties of food packaging films based on chitosan/gelatin/pomegranate peel extract68
Short-term anaerobic treatment with microperforated packaging enhanced postharvest quality of Stropharia rugosoannulata mushrooms66
Incorporation of oxidized debranched starch/chitosan nanoparticles for enhanced hydrophobicity of corn starch films66
Eco-friendly bionanocomposite based on a ternary blend reinforced with bacterial cellulose for application in packaging materials65
Carbon quantum dots-based antifungal coating film for active packaging application of avocado64
Antibacterial and antifungal activities of protease loaded modified thermoplastic starch blown PBAT films for active packaging63
Biodegradable films from dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) peel pectin and potato starches crosslinked with glutaraldehyde63
What do Spanish consumers think about employing nanotechnology in food packaging?63
Interfacial engineering of graphene oxide with heterostructure to construct tortuous pathways in polylactic acid multilayers as barrier packaging62
Oxygen transfer rate measurements of closure systems after 12 years of aging. Impact on the aroma compounds of Sauvignon Blanc wines62
New insights into the growth characteristics, bacterial interaction and spoilage contribution of Pseudomonas species in vacuum skin packaged beef61
Corrigendum to “Bioengineering of Pickering emulsion integrated pH-responsive gelatin film: Mechanistic insights into controlled release and safety assessment of duck meat”, 50 (2025), 10155061
Chitosan/MXene/ε-polylysine based biodegradable packaging films with synergistic photothermal antimicrobial properties61
Migration of acrylamide from food contact paper products and preliminary risk assessment61
Losses of methionol in PET-packed rosé wine in presence of SO2: Comparison between oxidation and scalping via uncertainty analysis61
Cold plasma activated edible coatings: A status review on the impact on edible coating properties, fresh produce quality, and the sustainable development goal paradigm60
Sodium erythorbate and hexametaphosphate loaded TPS/PBAT films: A multifunctional packaging for extending beef shelf-life60
Development of a solid food simulant to evaluate migration of chemicals from paper and board food contact materials to moist food60
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