Development of a sodium alginate-silver/zinc oxide – cinnamaldehyde nanocomposite film for coating chicken meat and evaluation of meat safety

Key Points

• The research aims to create a sustainable and edible nanocomposite film to enhance the safety of chicken meat.
• Developed a sodium alginate-silver/zinc oxide-cinnamaldehyde nanocomposite film.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of the film in preventing microbial contamination on chicken meat.
• Analyzed the safety and quality of chicken meat coated with the film.
• The nanocomposite film significantly reduced microbial growth on chicken meat.
• Coated chicken showed improved safety and extended shelf life compared to uncoated meat.