Nano-cellulose coatings to prevent damage in foodstuffs
AssigneeOregon State University
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.
Claims20
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A plant, fruit, vegetable, or part thereof, substantially coated with a coating formed from a cellulose nanomaterial composition comprising 0.188 wt % to 2 wt % of a cellulose nanomaterial comprising cellulose nanofibrils.
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