Edible milk-based wrapping to cut food spoilage, plastic waste

Q.  Scientists are developing an environment-friendly packaging film for packaging food, made of
- Published on 01 Sep 16

a. Starch and Fibers
b. Leaves of Neem tree
c. Milk-Protein
d. Plant Cellulose

ANSWER: Milk-Protein
 
  • US scientists are developing an environment-friendly edible packaging film made of milk proteins that may help prevent food spoilage and reduce plastic waste.
  • Made out of milk protein, the wrapping material could be on the shelves within three years.
  • Most foods such as meats, breads, cheeses and snacks come wrapped in plastic packaging.
  • Not only does this create a lot of non-recyclable, non-biodegradable waste, but thin plastic films are not good at preventing spoilage. Some plastics are also suspected of leaching potentially harmful compounds into food.

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