Nano-cellulose coatings to prevent damage in foodstuffs
AssigneeState of Oregon acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon Stat
InventorsYanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition for use in forming films or coatings that prevent damage in foodstuffs, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. The disclosed compositions comprise a cellulose nanomaterial and can further comprise a nanoscale mineral compound and one or more additional components. Also disclosed are films or coatings made using the disclosed compositions, as well as methods for making the disclosed compositions and methods for using the disclosed compositions.
Claims23
A composition, comprising:
- a cellulose nanomaterial in an amount selected from 0.188%, 0.375%, 0.75%, or 1%;
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- 0.1% of a nanoscale mineral compound.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.