Effect of gamma irradiation on the physicochemical properties of a starch-based film

Jae Kyung Kim, Cheorun Jo, Hyun Jin Park, Myung Woo Byun

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Abstract

The influence of gamma irradiation and an addition of locust bean gum (LBG) on the properties of the starch-based films were investigated. The film casting solution including the corn starch, LBG (0%, 0.75%, and 1.5% w/v), polyvinyl alcohol, sucrose, and glycerol was irradiated at 0, 3, 6, 12, and 24 kGy. After irradiation, an intact and smooth film was formed by irradiation treatment. The presence of LBG increased the tensile strength of the films, but the appropriate irradiation dose should be determined to get the highest tensile strength. Application of LBG reduced the percent elongation of the films, but irradiation significantly increased the percent elongation. The enzymatic hydrolysis and water vapor permeability was shown to decrease with an increase in the irradiation dose. Results indicate that the irradiation technology can be a useful tool as a cross-linking agent with starch and LBG to improve the functional properties of a starch-based film.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)248-254
Number of pages7
JournalFood Hydrocolloids
Volume22
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008 Mar

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This study was supported by Korea Institute of Science & Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP) and Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST), through its National Nuclear Technology Program.

Keywords

  • Gamma irradiation
  • Locust bean gum
  • Physicochemical properties
  • Starch-based film

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Food Science
  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering

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