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Developing bioactive edible films and coatings from yellow field peas to improve food quality and safety

Posted on 26.06.2017 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Jung Han
Institution: University of Manitoba
Total WGRF Funding: $112,500
Co-Funders: None
Start Date: 2004
Project Length: 3 Years
Objectives:

To study the film-forming characteristics of pea starch. To examine the antimicrobial activity of pea starch coatings and films containing natural antimicrobial agents.