ABSTRACT
The use of fruit and vegetable pomaces containing high pectin and lignocellulosic compounds as fillers in biodegradable food packaging system or edible film/coating represents an attractive and sustainable way of valorization. Chemical composition of fruit and vegetable pomaces is varied, depending on the type of fruit and vegetable or processing methods. The development of food packaging incorporated with various fruit and vegetable pomaces suggests the use of environment-friendly and cost-effective processes and add value to fruit and vegetable pomaces contributing to sustainable development of biodegradable materials. For reducing food waste and harmful effects of petrochemical-derived plastic residues on the environment, biodegradable food packaging has been considered as an alternative to overcome these issues. The selection of an adequate wall material is important for the stability of the compounds in packaging. Biodegradable and antioxidant food packaging film was developed by combining wastes from the production of gelatin capsules and blueberry pomace ethanol extract.
