The development of a modified packaging material with antioxidant properties and the study of its sanitary and hygienic characteristics

Introduction: The development and use of modified polyolefin films as packaging materials is a promising direction for the improvement of modern food packaging, particularly dairy products. By targeted modification, it is possible to create an "active package" that has a set of desired properties. For example, the packaging can contain substances with antimicrobial or antioxidant effects that are activated when the packaged product comes into contact with them.

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effect of adding calcium carbonate to a polyethylene film and antioxidant dihydroquercetin on its sanitary and hygiene properties.

Materials and methods: The objects of research were samples of developed film filled with calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and dihydroquercetin (DKV), which were selected. The development and production of the materials was carried out on an experimental site using an SJ-28 laboratory extruder. Samples of film were produced using a pre-prepared super concentrate. Sanitary, chemical, and organoleptic tests were performed in accordance with TRTS 005/2011 “On Packaging Safety” and GOST 34174-2017, as well as instructions from the Ministry of Health, MI 880-71.

Results: Using the methodology of combining polymer bases, mineral and organic fillers in a melt, it was possible to produce a modified film packaging material. An algorithm for the technology was proposed and modes for obtaining samples with different contents of injected substances were worked out. Organoleptic and sanitary-chemical tests of the obtained samples confirmed their sanitary and hygiene safety at selected filler concentrations and extrusion conditions.

Conclusions: The data obtained on the production of filled modified films showed the technological suitability of the chosen method, mode, and component composition. Comprehensive organoleptic and chemical-sanitary tests have shown the absence of excessive odor and the lack of migration of low-molecular-weight substances and oxidation products in model media.

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