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The research aims to convert onion peel waste into effective food packaging films that enhance shelf-life.

January 23, 2026Open Access

Valorization of onion peels into sustainable preservative films for enhanced food shelf-life

NANeera AgarwalNational Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute MKMeena KrishaniaInstitute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology

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The research aims to convert onion peel waste into effective food packaging films that enhance shelf-life.
Preparation of films from onion peel agro-waste
Characterization of antioxidant properties of the films
Evaluation of preservative activity in food settings
Films exhibited significant antioxidant activity
Improved shelf-life of food items packaged with onion peel films
Demonstrated potential for reducing food waste and enhancing food safety

Abstract

Transforming food waste into food safety: preparation and detailed characterization of an antioxidant, sustainable, and preservative-active food packaging material derived from onion peel agro-waste.

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