Investigating the effects of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)c mucilage and cellulose nanofiber-based edible films with post-probiotics on fish fillet shelf life

Fish is highly valued for its nutritional benefits, and health experts recommend consuming it at least twice a week. Among various types, salmon offers a cost-effective option; however, its perishable nature—even when refrigerated—creates conditions conducive to microbial growth, making the preserva...

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Main Authors: Leila Mokhtaran, Sahar Sabahi, Mohammad Noshad, Seyyed Mohammad Ali Noori
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Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
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description Fish is highly valued for its nutritional benefits, and health experts recommend consuming it at least twice a week. Among various types, salmon offers a cost-effective option; however, its perishable nature—even when refrigerated—creates conditions conducive to microbial growth, making the preservation of its quality and safety essential. This study aims to investigate the effects of an edible film composed of basil mucilage, cellulose nanofiber, and postbiotics on the shelf life of fish fillets, proposing it as a protective coating alternative to chemical preservatives. In this research, basil seed mucilage fortified with fiber nanocellulose and postbiotics of Limosilactobacillus fermentum was incorporated at concentrations of 0.5 %, 1 %, and 1.5 % to create a coating film for salmon fillets. The physicochemical properties of the film were examined, and the pH, moisture content, oxidation levels, sensory attributes, and microbial characteristics of the coated fish fillets were analyzed throughout a 12-day shelf life, with assessments conducted on days 0, 4, 8, and 12. The minimum thickness was observed in the basil seed mucilage sample, measuring 0.081 ± 0.01 mm, while the maximum thickness was recorded for the Basil seed mucilage+cellulose nanofiber+1.5 % postbiotic sample at 0.164 ± 0.01 mm. Additionally, the film with 0.5 % postbiotic showed the lowest water vapor permeability. Among the evaluated fish characteristics, control samples displayed the highest pH, moisture, total nitrogen compounds, and levels of peroxide and thiobarbituric acid. In contrast, fish fillets coated with the basil seed mucilage film, cellulose nanofiber, and 1.5 % postbiotic showed the lowest values for pH and thiobarbituric acid, while the sample with 1 % postbiotic exhibited the least moisture and volatile nitrogen compounds. The sensory evaluation revealed that the fish fillet sample coated with the basil seed mucilage film, cellulose nanofiber, and 1.5 % postbiotic received the highest score, comparable to the control sample. Microbial analysis indicated that the uncoated sample and the one with 1.5 % postbiotic showed the highest and lowest microbial counts, respectively, throughout the storage period. The sample featuring basil seed mucilage film, cellulose nanofiber, and 1.5 % postbiotic exhibited exceptional performance in maintaining the desirable qualities of fish fillets throughout the storage period, indicating significant potential for industrial application.
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spelling doaj-art-b85954797a7d4603b2ac3c1dee31e2152025-01-23T05:27:59ZengElsevierApplied Food Research2772-50222025-06-0151100704Investigating the effects of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)c mucilage and cellulose nanofiber-based edible films with post-probiotics on fish fillet shelf lifeLeila Mokhtaran0Sahar Sabahi1Mohammad Noshad2Seyyed Mohammad Ali Noori3School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, IranDepartment of Nutritional Sciences, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, IranDepartment of Food Science & Technology, Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Khuzestan Mollasani, IranToxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Corresponding author.Fish is highly valued for its nutritional benefits, and health experts recommend consuming it at least twice a week. Among various types, salmon offers a cost-effective option; however, its perishable nature—even when refrigerated—creates conditions conducive to microbial growth, making the preservation of its quality and safety essential. This study aims to investigate the effects of an edible film composed of basil mucilage, cellulose nanofiber, and postbiotics on the shelf life of fish fillets, proposing it as a protective coating alternative to chemical preservatives. In this research, basil seed mucilage fortified with fiber nanocellulose and postbiotics of Limosilactobacillus fermentum was incorporated at concentrations of 0.5 %, 1 %, and 1.5 % to create a coating film for salmon fillets. The physicochemical properties of the film were examined, and the pH, moisture content, oxidation levels, sensory attributes, and microbial characteristics of the coated fish fillets were analyzed throughout a 12-day shelf life, with assessments conducted on days 0, 4, 8, and 12. The minimum thickness was observed in the basil seed mucilage sample, measuring 0.081 ± 0.01 mm, while the maximum thickness was recorded for the Basil seed mucilage+cellulose nanofiber+1.5 % postbiotic sample at 0.164 ± 0.01 mm. Additionally, the film with 0.5 % postbiotic showed the lowest water vapor permeability. Among the evaluated fish characteristics, control samples displayed the highest pH, moisture, total nitrogen compounds, and levels of peroxide and thiobarbituric acid. In contrast, fish fillets coated with the basil seed mucilage film, cellulose nanofiber, and 1.5 % postbiotic showed the lowest values for pH and thiobarbituric acid, while the sample with 1 % postbiotic exhibited the least moisture and volatile nitrogen compounds. The sensory evaluation revealed that the fish fillet sample coated with the basil seed mucilage film, cellulose nanofiber, and 1.5 % postbiotic received the highest score, comparable to the control sample. Microbial analysis indicated that the uncoated sample and the one with 1.5 % postbiotic showed the highest and lowest microbial counts, respectively, throughout the storage period. The sample featuring basil seed mucilage film, cellulose nanofiber, and 1.5 % postbiotic exhibited exceptional performance in maintaining the desirable qualities of fish fillets throughout the storage period, indicating significant potential for industrial application.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772502225000149Edible filmFish filletsBasil mucilageCellulose nanofiberPostbiotic
spellingShingle Leila Mokhtaran
Sahar Sabahi
Mohammad Noshad
Seyyed Mohammad Ali Noori
Investigating the effects of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)c mucilage and cellulose nanofiber-based edible films with post-probiotics on fish fillet shelf life
Applied Food Research
Edible film
Fish fillets
Basil mucilage
Cellulose nanofiber
Postbiotic
title Investigating the effects of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)c mucilage and cellulose nanofiber-based edible films with post-probiotics on fish fillet shelf life
title_full Investigating the effects of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)c mucilage and cellulose nanofiber-based edible films with post-probiotics on fish fillet shelf life
title_fullStr Investigating the effects of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)c mucilage and cellulose nanofiber-based edible films with post-probiotics on fish fillet shelf life
title_full_unstemmed Investigating the effects of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)c mucilage and cellulose nanofiber-based edible films with post-probiotics on fish fillet shelf life
title_short Investigating the effects of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)c mucilage and cellulose nanofiber-based edible films with post-probiotics on fish fillet shelf life
title_sort investigating the effects of basil ocimum basilicum l c mucilage and cellulose nanofiber based edible films with post probiotics on fish fillet shelf life
topic Edible film
Fish fillets
Basil mucilage
Cellulose nanofiber
Postbiotic
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772502225000149
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