TZD Sheath Can Protect Fresh Produce from Bacteria Contamination
Amelia Roblin — March 30, 2015 — Lifestyle
References: new.huji.ac.il & phys.org
You're still going to want to make sure that you've rinsed your vegetables thoroughly before eating them, but this anti-biofilm packaging innovation greatly reduces the instance of food contamination. Bacteria on produce has long been a problem for food suppliers and consumers alike, but increasing demands and high-volume shipping only make the problem more prevalent.
Under Professor Doron Steinberg, Michael Brandwein of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem was able to synthesize a molecule that can be used in superior food-safe packaging. TZD has anti-biofilm properties that prevents the formation and proliferation of microbes and fungi on the surfaces of the otherwise healthiest foods. Applications for the invention of the anti-biofilm material are coating inside bags and boxes, and even extending its use within recycled water systems to prevent illness-causing germs.
Under Professor Doron Steinberg, Michael Brandwein of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem was able to synthesize a molecule that can be used in superior food-safe packaging. TZD has anti-biofilm properties that prevents the formation and proliferation of microbes and fungi on the surfaces of the otherwise healthiest foods. Applications for the invention of the anti-biofilm material are coating inside bags and boxes, and even extending its use within recycled water systems to prevent illness-causing germs.
Trend Themes
1. Anti-biofilm Packaging - Innovative packaging materials that prevent the formation and proliferation of bacteria and fungi on food surfaces.
2. High-volume Shipping - Increasing demands and high-volume shipping create a greater need for food packaging innovations that address the problem of food contamination.
3. Recycled Water Systems - Utilizing anti-biofilm materials within recycled water systems can help prevent the spread of illness-causing germs.
Industry Implications
1. Food Packaging - The food packaging industry can benefit from incorporating anti-biofilm materials to reduce food contamination and ensure product safety.
2. Food Supply Chain - Innovative packaging solutions are crucial for the food supply chain industry to maintain the quality and safety of perishable produce during high-volume shipping.
3. Water Treatment - The water treatment industry can explore the use of anti-biofilm materials in recycled water systems to improve sanitation and prevent the spread of germs.
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