Design and Evaluation of a

In this study, an edible matrix consisting of sodium alginate, gelatin, zein, and gum arabic was combined with Cinnamomum burmannii essential oil (CBEO) to produce a natural, eco-friendly, and bioactive food packaging preservation film. After the CBEO was extracted by hydrodistillation and analyzed using gas chromatography mass spectrometry, 55 chemicals were found, with the main ingredients being α-terpineol, borneol, and cinnamon aldehyde. Scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were used to extensively evaluate the preservative coating, which demonstrated bacteriostatic activity. When compared to the control at a 3% CBEO loading, the film effectively maintained color stability while extending the shelf life of Squaliobarbus curriculus filets by around 3 times. Furthermore, compared to the blank film, the film showed a 23.8% increase in tensile strength and a 23.59% improvement in light transmittance. These results show how CBEO-loaded edible films can enhance meat preservation and offer fresh perspectives on the creation of useful, biodegradable food packaging materials.