Utilización de cáscaras de plátano (Musa spp), en el desarrollo de películas biodegradables

Abstract

Biodegradable films were made from banana peel (Musa spp.), an underutilized agro-industrial residue. The influence of the concentration of peel flour (0.5; 1.0; 1.5) percent, glycerol (1 and 1.5) percent and the amount poured (0.31 and 0.47) gram for cm2 was evaluated in the properties of the films made. The higher the concentration of peel flour and the amount poured, the greater opacity of the films due to a greater presence of fibre. Likewise, when the concentration of peel flour was increased, the films showed higher values of solubility and water resistance, as well as the increase in glycerol concentration increased the flexibility, solubility and water resistance of the material. The films produced had a degradation time of 30 days. Lastly, the possible application of the films in food was evaluated, for this a sensory analysis of bird muscle covered with the films was performed, obtaining a good acceptance.