Palm Frond Phenolic Extract-Loaded PVA Films as Active Packaging for Barhi Dates: Structure, Antioxidant Properties, and Quality Preservation
This study developed bioactive polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films loaded with palm frond phenolic extract (PFX) and evaluated their use as active packaging for fresh Barhi dates. HPLC identified catechin (12.3 mg/g), epicatechin (9.8 mg/g), gallic acid (8.4 mg/g), and procyanidin B1 (6.5 mg/g) as the main phenolics, consi...