Food Packaging and Shelf Life

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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)
ArticleCitations
Effect of recycled polypropylene on migration of six processing aids in polypropylene film to milk228
A versatile smart packaging film functionalized with zinc/curcumin-based metal-organic frameworks for maintaining and monitoring peach (Prunus persica) freshness182
Xanthohumol combined with chitosan-oxidized starch film as a potential new strategy for food packaging: Characterization, physicochemical and biological properties176
Black goji anthocyanin-loaded emulsion film stabilized by rice protein hydrolysate complexes as pH-sensitive indicator for salmon freshness172
Design and characterization of a pea protein/nucleic acid-based biopolymeric film for strawberry preservation167
An intelligent chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol film with two types of anthocyanins for improved color recognition accuracy and monitoring fresh-cut pineapple freshness164
Efficient temperature control in okra transportation using phase change materials inside packaging box160
Active packaging containing natural antimicrobials as a potential and innovative technology to extend shelf-life of fish products – A review143
Effect of storage on the quality of Andean blackberry (Rubus glaucus Benth) powder biofortified with Lacticaseibacillus casei ATCC393138
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
Storage stability of mayonnaise packaged in soy protein isolate films incorporated with mango kernel extract114
Multilayer polycaprolactone - pullulan nanofiber mats incorporated with the antimicrobial palindromic peptide LfcinB (21-25)Pal as a potential application in active packaging111
Integration of fluorophore-based sensor spots into food packaging systems for the non-destructive real-time determination of oxygen111
Characterization of active sweet potato-based films containing thymol at different varieties: VitAto and Anggun105
Changes towards more sustainable food packaging legislation and practices. A survey of policy makers and stakeholders in Europe104
Fabrication and characterization of crosslinked pea protein isolated/pullulan/allicin electrospun nanofiber films as potential active packaging material99
Influence of starch content on the physicochemical and antimicrobial properties of starch/PBAT/ε-polylysine hydrochloride blown films98
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 of94
Development and characterization of locust bean gum-Viola anthocyanin-graphene oxide ternary nanocomposite as an efficient pH indicator for food packaging application93
Development of an antibacterial coaxial bionanocomposite based on electrospun core/shell fibers loaded with ethyl lauroyl arginate and cellulose nanocrystals for active food packaging91
Short-term anaerobic treatment with microperforated packaging enhanced postharvest quality of Stropharia rugosoannulata mushrooms90
Alginate films as carriers of probiotic bacteria and Pickering emulsion90
Characterization of biodegradable films prepared from gelatin extracted from jellyfish Acromitus flagellates using hot water extraction and microwave-assisted extraction90
Active packaging coatings based on pectin modified with phenolic acids and its application in seabass fillet preservation88
Eco-friendly bionanocomposite based on a ternary blend reinforced with bacterial cellulose for application in packaging materials88
Polyphenols from Olea europaea L. cv. Caiazzana leaf pruning waste for antioxidant and UV-blocking starch-based plastic films86
Determination of the migration of plastic additives and non-intentionally added substances into food simulants and the assessment of health risks from convenience food packaging85
Optimization of antibacterial and physical properties of chitosan/citronella oil film by electrostatic spraying and evaluation of its preservation effectiveness on salmon fillets83
Biodegradable composite films based on egg white protein and tea polyphenol: Physicochemical, structural and antibacterial properties82
Incorporation of oxidized debranched starch/chitosan nanoparticles for enhanced hydrophobicity of corn starch films82
Valorization of agro-industrial byproducts: Extraction and analytical characterization of valuable compounds for potential edible active packaging formulation81
Physicochemical properties and solubility of sweet potato starch-based edible films80
Selective antimicrobial food packaging of composite poly(lactic acid) cobalt-citrate films79
Development of whey protein concentrate/pullulan composite films containing bacteriophage A511: Functional properties and anti-Listerial effects during storage73
The impact of lemon seeds oil microcapsules based on a bilayer macromolecule carrier on the storage of the beef jerky72
Biodegradable and active zein-gelatin-based electrospun mats and solvent-cast films incorporating sage extract: Formulation and comparative characterization70
Porphyrin-based sensor films for monitoring food spoilage70
Active packaging coatings based on agarose caffeate: Preparation, characterisation, and application in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) preservation69
Algae as an additive to improve the functional and mechanical properties of protein and polysaccharide-based films and coatings. A review of recent studies67
Carbon quantum dots-based antifungal coating film for active packaging application of avocado66
Development of a colorimetric nanofibrous film sensor based on polycaprolactone (PCL) incorporated with alizarin for tracking shrimp freshness66
Central composite design optimization of active and physical properties of food packaging films based on chitosan/gelatin/pomegranate peel extract66
Recent innovations in bionanocomposites-based food packaging films – A comprehensive review64
Whey protein isolate coating material for high oxygen barrier properties: A scale-up study from laboratory to industrial scale and its application to food packaging63
Fabrication of sodium alginate/apricot peel pectin films incorporated with rose anthocyanin-rich extract for monitoring grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) freshness62
Migration of acrylamide from food contact paper products and preliminary risk assessment61
Enhanced strength, antioxidant and barrier properties of chitosan-based film by bentonite and lignosulfonate61
Oxygen transfer rate measurements of closure systems after 12 years of aging. Impact on the aroma compounds of Sauvignon Blanc wines60
Corrigendum to “Bioengineering of Pickering emulsion integrated pH-responsive gelatin film: Mechanistic insights into controlled release and safety assessment of duck meat”, 50 (2025), 10155060
Antibacterial and antifungal activities of protease loaded modified thermoplastic starch blown PBAT films for active packaging59
Development of a solid food simulant to evaluate migration of chemicals from paper and board food contact materials to moist food58
Cold plasma activated edible coatings: A status review on the impact on edible coating properties, fresh produce quality, and the sustainable development goal paradigm58
Effect of cold plasma treatment at different stages on the physicochemical properties and pork preservation of whey protein isolate-carboxymethyl chitosan composite films57
Chitosan/MXene/ε-polylysine based biodegradable packaging films with synergistic photothermal antimicrobial properties57
Lipopeptide of Bacillus velezensis incorporated with silver nanoparticles into a functional coating for sweet cherry preservation56
Sodium erythorbate and hexametaphosphate loaded TPS/PBAT films: A multifunctional packaging for extending beef shelf-life56
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