Colombia: Pork keeps well with propolis

Published 2021년 4월 1일

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Researchers have discovered a way to extend the shelf life of pork using propolis, a substance found in honey bee hives, and chitosan, a biodegradable polymer. By using electrospinning technology, an active packaging with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties is created, helping preserve the quality of the pork for an additional four days. This breakthrough could have significant implications for the meat industry, particularly in Colombia where pork consumption has surged. The technology could also help reduce plastic waste by introducing biodegradable packaging and could consume fewer resources in production.

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This substance has antimicrobial capacity and is obtained from the hives of honey bees, which use it to preserve and protect their food from unwanted bacteria and microorganisms. The research aims to replicate this model in the conservation of meat for human consumption. Propolis and chitosan (biodegradable polymer obtained from chitin) form a solution that combined with an electrospinning technology (ultrafine fibers in membrane forms) create an active packaging with antioxidant and antimicrobial effects that extend the shelf life and preservation of the spine. pork for up to four days. (Blog: 10 things you did not know about pork) This oily extract of propolis attacks bacteria such as staphylococcus, (Escherichia coli) and salmonella that are found in meat products and often affect the digestive system. Through active packaging technologies, Emeli Dayana Vargas Romero, Master in Food Science and Technology from the Faculty of Agrarian Sciences of the National University, managed ...

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