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Modified Starch-Based Materials for Sustainable Food Packaging Kusuma, Isnainul; Rahmadhia, Safinta Nurindra; Ma'arif, Alfian; Aktawan, Agus; Juwitaningtyas, Titisari; Ramli, Nor Hanuni; Olunusi, Samuel Olugbenga
Buletin Ilmiah Sarjana Teknik Elektro Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): February
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/biste.v8i1.15092

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Food packaging is a significant contributor to plastic waste, prompting a search for sustainable alternatives. Among these alternatives, modified starch-based materials have emerged as promising solutions due to their biodegradability, renewability, and abundance. However, the hydrophilic nature, poor mechanical properties, and limited thermal stability of native starch pose challenges for its use in food packaging. This review explores various modification techniques—chemical, physical, and enzymatic—that enhance the performance of starch-based materials for food packaging. The methods discussed include acetylation, crosslinking, heat-moisture treatments, and enzymatic hydrolysis, each improving the material's strength, flexibility, and barrier properties. Results demonstrate that starch modifications significantly improve the mechanical, thermal, and water vapor barrier properties of packaging films. Notably, the combination of modified starch with other biopolymers such as chitosan or gelatin further enhances these properties, making them suitable for active packaging applications. The incorporation of antimicrobial agents and nanofillers into starch-based films has expanded their functionality, enabling food shelf-life extension and quality monitoring. Despite these advancements, challenges remain in balancing the biodegradability and durability of starch-based films. Future research should focus on optimizing modification processes, enhancing scalability, and addressing regulatory concerns to ensure the commercial viability of modified starch as an eco-friendly packaging material.
Physicochemical Properties of Ambarella Fruit Leather with Variations in Gum Arab Concentration Rahmadhia, Safinta Nurindra; Dewi, Ratna Sintiya; Dewi, Soraya Kusuma
Jurnal Keteknikan Pertanian Vol. 13 No. 4 (2025): Jurnal Keteknikan Pertanian
Publisher : PERTETA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19028/jtep.013.4.627-641

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Fruit leather is a thin sheet product made from dried fruit pulp until it has a flexible texture and can be rolled. Ambarella was chosen as the raw material because it has a sour taste and is naturally rich in vitamin C. The elasticity of fruit leather is influenced by the type of binding agent used, one of which is gum arab. Gum arab is a polysaccharide from the sap of Acacia sp. that is stable at pH 2–7 and resistant to acidic conditions and high temperatures. This study aimed to determine the changes in physicochemical characteristics of ambarella fruit leather with the addition of gum arab at different concentrations. The formulation used five gum arab concentrations (0%, 0.6%, 0.8%, 1%, and 1.2%) and three replications. The process included preparing puree, mixing with sugar and gum arab, and drying into sheets. Parameters tested were moisture content, pH, total sugar, total soluble solids, vitamin C, crude fiber, thickness, and texture. The results showed chemical properties which are moisture content 14.10–17.08%; pH 3.09–3.47; sugar 20.00–20.02%; soluble solids 72.43–74.77%; vitamin C 5.57–12.61%; and crude fiber 1.58–2.23%. Physical properties such as thickness 1.27–1.31 mm; tensile strength 0.03–0.16 MPa; elongation 7.01–10.53%; hardness 13.66–78.85 N; gumminess 5.28–57.88 N; and chewiness 3.75–49.20 N. It can be said that the variations in gum arab significantly affected both chemical and physical properties of ambarella fruit leather is a healthy snack. Keywords: ambarella, fruit leather, gum arab, vitamin C.
Co-Authors . Supriyadi Abougarair, Ahmed Jaber Ade Krismaningrum Agus Aktawan, Agus Alfarisy, Moh Alfian Ma’arif Anggi, Anggi Aprilia Fitriani Ardi Subhan Zul Ardi, Subhan Zul Ariska Rafi Tri Yaningsih Ayuningtyas, Diah Bastomy, Muhammad Alif Dewi, Ratna Sintiya Dewi, Soraya Kusuma Dodi Saputra Dwi Siska Amanda Eni Istiyanti Erika Amalia Putri Ermawati, Tesya Anggun Fahira Islami, Iasha Ghani, Aria Azizah Ahmad Haliza , Miftah Nur Hari Maghfiroh Hidayah Qonitatul Iasha Fahira Islami Iasha Ibdal Islami, Iasha Fahira Jasmine, Tiara Adinda Jatmiko, Hapsoro Agung Jebreen, Ali Juwitaningtyas, Titisari Kita, Masaki Kurniawan, Afan Kusuma Damar Yoga Kusuma, Damar Yoga Kusuma, Isnainul Lilis Suryani Karlan Mahmoud, Magdi Sadek Nur Hidayat, Rizky Priandi Nyambayo, Isabella Olunusi, Samuel Olugbenga Phichitphon Chotikunnan Putri, Soraya Kusuma Qonitatul Hidayah Qonitatul Hidayah Rahayu, Wahidah Mahanani Ramli, Nor Hanuni Reicardi, Arjuna Rembulani, Jihan Cahya Retnosyari Septiyani Rufi’i, Imam Sanayei, Sanaz Saputra, Yanas Anggana Sari, Meta Sarjiyah Sarjiyah, Sarjiyah Setyawati, Ika Sigit, Naufal Haudry SN Nurul Makiyah Sri Nabawiyati Nurul Makiyah Sri Tasminatun Supriyadi Supriyadi Supriyadi Supriyadi Suwartiningsih Nurul Suwartiningsih, Nurul Toni, Denna Rianda Umar Santoso Umar Santoso Umoh, Edwin Utami , Nurul Putrie Utomo, Rizki Aldhianto Vera, Marco Antonio Marquez Wahyudi, Maulidya Eka Wijayanti, Nanda Rizky Amalia Wuryantoro Wuryantoro, Wuryantoro Yasmin, Annisa Yuli Kuswandari