Résumé:
Active and intelligent films with antioxidant, antimicrobial and pH–responsive properties
were developed by adding curcumin (Cur) and/or polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) into corn starch
(CS) matrix. Functional properties of CS, CS/PVA, CS–Cur, and CS/PVA–Cur films were
compared. Results showed the addition of Cur effectively changed the films colors when
they are exposed to different pH mediums. By comparing different films, CS–Cur and
CS/PVA–Cur films presented the stronger microbial growth inhibition as well as the potent
free radical scavenging ability than CS and CS/PVA films. Notably, CS/PVA–Cur film
packaging effectively demonstrated the monitoring of veal freshness and could be used as
novel multifunctional packaging food industry.