A functional polysaccharide film forming by pectin, chitosan, and tea polyphenols

The formation, properties and functions of a polysaccharide film (CPFT) were investigated. CPFT was created by loading TP into pectin and chitosan matrix by blending method. Comparing with control, the thickness and the water vapor permeability of CPFT were increased with the addition of TP, and the tensile strength of CPFT was reduced by 17% while its elongation at break was increased by 37%. Then, fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrum and scanning electron microscope (SEM) results showed that TP had interacted with the film substrates and might made CPFT more complex. Furthermore, CPFT showed the remarkable slow-release, antioxidant and antiseptic activities, which were all concentration-dependent. Moreover, the degeneration of color in fresh beef could be effectively inhibited by CPFT during the 8 days storage. All present results suggested that CPFT showed the potential value to be used as a functional edible polysaccharide film applied in food industries.