The present disclosure discloses an edible film for food preservation, the edible film comprising at least 90 wt % of a first component. The first component comprises chitosan and aloe vera extract. Named parts comprised in the first component make up 100 wt % of the first component. The present disclosure also discloses a method for forming an edible film, the method comprising the steps of extracting aloe vera gel; dissolving chitosan into an aqueous solution; mixing the aloe vera gel with the chitosan solution; casting a film solution; and drying the film to form the edible film. The present disclosure also discloses a packaging for food comprising the edible film.

Disclosed herein are personal care and home care composition comprising the whole of fatty acids (unfractionated) of Tung seed oil (Aleurites fordii, Vernicia fordii (family: Euphorbiaceae) as an antimicrobial preservative. The invention further discloses process of preparation of such compositions having fatty acids of Tung seed oil which are produced by saponification of commercially available Tung oil from seeds of the nuts of Tung tree. The home and personal care compositions comprising whole mixture of fatty acids derived from the corresponding triglyceride oil at concentration of 0.5 to 2% w/w of the total composition help preserve the composition without any additional antimicrobial preservatives.

There are provided methods of treating edible matter comprising applying a composition comprising performic acid to the edible matter or a substrate therefor. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

There are provided methods of treating edible matter comprising applying a composition comprising performic acid to the edible matter or a substrate therefor. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

There are provided methods of treating edible matter comprising applying a composition comprising performic acid to the edible matter or a substrate therefor. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

There are provided methods of treating edible matter comprising applying a composition comprising performic acid to the edible matter or a substrate therefor. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Suggested is a method for improving antimicrobial stability of a composition comprising or consisting of glycolipids, said glycolipids being selected from at least one ustilagic acid according to formula (I)-(III) or compounds 1-6.

A moisture-activated sulfur dioxide (SO.sub.2) release system is disclosed for postharvest preservation of fruits, vegetables, and other fresh plant products. The system comprises a composition including sodium metabisulfite (SMBS) and citric acid that, upon exposure to humidity, rapidly generates SO.sub.2 gas to suppress fungal growth. Various deployment systems enable immediate or sustained release based on packaging conditions and crop type. The system provides a safer alternative to traditional SO.sub.2 fumigation, and provides improved decay control and extended shelf life.

The present invention discloses an edible treatment composition comprising non-toxic and non-hazardous chemicals to extend the shelf-life and maintain freshness of mushroom for prolonged time during its storage and shipment. The disclosed edible treatment composition includes Kojic Acid, L-arginine, Hydroxycinnamic acid (HCA) and optionally additional active or inactive components like antimicrobial agent, etc. This invention is concerned with the treatment of mushroom with disclosed edible treatment composition, pre- or post-harvest, to extend its shelf-life by imparting one or more properties like, maintained whiteness, delayed browning, delated pileus (cap) opening, better firmness, maintained structural integrity, slower weight-loss, etc. for prolonged time, amongst others.

The present invention discloses an edible treatment composition comprising non-toxic and non-hazardous chemicals to extend the shelf-life and maintain freshness of mushroom for prolonged time during its storage and shipment. The disclosed edible treatment composition includes Kojic Acid, L-arginine, Hydroxycinnamic acid (HCA) and optionally additional active or inactive components like antimicrobial agent, etc. This invention is concerned with the treatment of mushroom with disclosed edible treatment composition, pre- or post-harvest, to extend its shelf-life by imparting one or more properties like, maintained whiteness, delayed browning, delated pileus (cap) opening, better firmness, maintained structural integrity, slower weight-loss, etc. for prolonged time, amongst others.