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Effect of Natamycin on Physical Properties of Starch Edible Films and Their Effect on Saccharomyces cerevisiae Activity

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The effectiveness of using a tapioca starch–glycerol matrix containing natamycin to control Saccharomyces cerevisiae activity in a model system was studied and the effect of the formulation on physico-chemical properties was also evaluated. The presence of natamycin tended to depress firmness at break and Young modulus and to increase strain at break. Colour was also affected by antimycotic presence. The importance of these changes will be determined by the characteristics of the product to which the antimicrobial film will be applied. The films developed were capable of acting as a hurdle against S. cerevisiae in food systems during storage: they acted as an effective reservoir of the antimycotic which was also available to prevent an external contamination. The films containing 1.85 mg natamycin/dm2 of natamycin developed a fungistatic effect till 72 h of storage, while those with a 3.70-mg natamycin/dm2 concentration developed a fungicidal action allowing the selection of the proper formulation according to the antimicrobial goal pursuit. As natamycin addition affects mechanical properties and colour of the films, it is advisable to use the lower natamycin concentration that allows the attainment of the goal pursued for film application.

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This study was financially supported by University of Buenos Aires (UBACyT 20020100100125), National Agency of Scientific and Technical Research (PICT 1172), and CONICET (PIP 531). The authors also wish to thank Industrias del Maíz S.A. (Argentina), Mallickrodt (Argentina) and DSM (Argentina).

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  1. Fellow of National Agency (ANPCyT), Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Carolina P. Ollé Resa

  2. Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology: Food Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, FIUBA, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Carolina P. Ollé Resa & Rosa J. Jagus

  3. Department of Industries, FCEN, UBA, Member of the Research Career (CICYT) CONICET, Industries Pavilion, Ciudad Universitaria, 1428, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Lía N. Gerschenson

  4. Laboratorio de Microbiología Industrial: Tecnología de Alimentos, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Universitaria, Intendente Güiraldes s/n, 1428, Caba, Argentina

    Rosa J. Jagus

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Ollé Resa, C.P., Gerschenson, L.N. & Jagus, R.J. Effect of Natamycin on Physical Properties of Starch Edible Films and Their Effect on Saccharomyces cerevisiae Activity. Food Bioprocess Technol 6, 3124–3133 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11947-012-0960-0

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