Chitosan-Based Active Films Enriched with Thyme Essential Oil for Extending the Shelf Life of Refrigerated Chicken Meat
The development of biodegradable active packaging systems incorporating natural antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds represents a promising strategy for improving the quality and shelf life of fresh meat. This study aimed to develop chitosan (CH)-based active films containing thyme essential oil (TEO) at 0%, 2.5%, a...