New Food Packaging Material: Sodium Silicate Helps with Food Safety and Extended Shelf Life
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New Food Packaging Material: Sodium Silicate Helps with Food Safety and Extended Shelf Life

2024-08-08 16:30:40  News

In recent years, with the increasing awareness of food safety and the pursuit of sustainable lifestyles, the food packaging industry is undergoing a profound transformation. A recent study has shown that a new type of food packaging material has been successfully developed using the unique properties of sodium silicate , which can not only significantly improve the safety of food, but also effectively extend its shelf life.

 

Sodium silicate, commonly known as "water glass", has attracted widespread attention due to its excellent moisture-proof, antibacterial, and biodegradable properties. This new technology fully utilizes the characteristics of sodium silicate and aims to solve many problems in traditional food packaging materials.

 

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Moisture resistance: Sodium silicate has good moisture absorption properties, which can absorb moisture inside the packaging and prevent food from getting damp and spoiling. This is particularly important for foods that are prone to moisture, such as cookies, nuts, etc.

Antibacterial properties: Sodium silicate can inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi. This natural antibacterial ability helps reduce microbial contamination in food, thereby extending its shelf life.

Enhance the performance of packaging materials: Sodium silicate can be added as a reinforcing agent to packaging materials to improve their mechanical properties, such as enhancing tear and puncture resistance, making the packaging more durable and reducing damage to food during transportation.

Biodegradability: When sodium silicate is combined with other biodegradable materials, it can be made into environmentally friendly and effective packaging materials. This material can degrade in the natural environment after use, reducing its impact on the environment.

Stabilizing foam and washing aid: In some food packaging processes, sodium silicate can help stabilize foam and act as a washing aid to ensure the cleanliness in the packaging process and indirectly improve food safety.

As a desiccant: Sodium silicate can be used to prepare desiccants, such as silica gel desiccants, which are made by reacting sodium silicate with other chemicals and undergoing a series of treatments. These desiccants can absorb moisture from the packaging and prevent food from getting damp.

Improving the barrier performance of packaging materials: By adding sodium silicate to improve the barrier performance of packaging materials, it prevents the penetration of oxygen, moisture, and odors, which helps maintain the freshness and original flavor of food.

Composite packaging materials: By combining sodium silicate with other materials such as fibers, a new type of composite insulation packaging material can be prepared. This material not only provides thermal insulation, but also has moisture-proof and antibacterial properties.

 

The application of sodium silicate in new food packaging materials marks a leap forward in food packaging technology. By combining its unique physical and chemical properties, researchers are not only able to create safer and more durable packaging solutions, but also take a solid step towards achieving the goal of green packaging. With the continuous maturity and improvement of this technology, we can look forward to a more sustainable and healthy future for food packaging.

 

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