Research Progress of Edible Film in Meat and Meat Products

Meat and its products are highly perishable food, and its quality has been the focus of academic attention. Edible film, which is composed of protein, lipid and polysaccharide, can be used as carrier of natural active substance to increase the color, flavor and function of meat products. It can effectively prolong the shelf life of meat products without burdening the environment. Different Meat and meat products need specific packaging conditions, composite bio-based film in the field of meat preservation has broad potential. In this paper, the preparation methods of edible film and its application in meat and meat products at home and abroad are reviewed to provide reference for the application of functional edible film in meat and meat products.