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Review

Innovative and Sustainable Food Preservation Techniques: Enhancing Food Quality, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability

by
Hugo Miguel Lisboa
*,
Matheus Bittencourt Pasquali
,
Antonia Isabelly dos Anjos
,
Ana Maria Sarinho
,
Eloi Duarte de Melo
,
Rogério Andrade
,
Leonardo Batista
,
Janaina Lima
,
Yasmin Diniz
and
Amanda Barros
Food Engineering Department, Universidade Federal Campina Grande, Av. Aprigio Veloso, 882, Campina Grande 58490-520, Paraiba, Brazil
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Sustainability 2024, 16(18), 8223; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16188223
Submission received: 29 August 2024 / Revised: 16 September 2024 / Accepted: 19 September 2024 / Published: 21 September 2024
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainable Food Preservation)
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Abstract

Innovative and sustainable food preservation techniques are vital for enhancing food quality, safety, and reducing environmental impact. In this review, the methods aligned with sustainability goals are explored, focusing on their mechanisms, applications, and environmental benefits. It examines non-thermal technologies such as cold plasma, pulsed light technology, high-pressure processing (HPP), pulsed electric fields (PEFs), and ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which effectively inactivate microbes while preserving nutritional and sensory qualities. Natural preservatives, including plant extracts, microbial agents, and enzymes, are highlighted as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic chemicals, supporting clean label initiatives. Advanced packaging solutions, such as biodegradable materials, intelligent packaging systems, and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), are assessed for their role in reducing plastic waste, maintaining product quality, and extending shelf life. The review uses life cycle analyses to evaluate these techniques’ environmental impact, considering factors like energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and waste reduction. It also explores the potential of emerging technologies, such as plasma-activated water (PAW) and nanotechnology, to further enhance sustainability. By identifying research gaps and discussing industry challenges, the review calls for innovation and the broader adoption of these practices to promote food security, improve public health, and foster a more sustainable and resilient food system
Keywords: sustainable food preservation; non-thermal processing; natural preservatives; advanced packaging solutions sustainable food preservation; non-thermal processing; natural preservatives; advanced packaging solutions

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Lisboa, H.M.; Pasquali, M.B.; dos Anjos, A.I.; Sarinho, A.M.; de Melo, E.D.; Andrade, R.; Batista, L.; Lima, J.; Diniz, Y.; Barros, A. Innovative and Sustainable Food Preservation Techniques: Enhancing Food Quality, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability. Sustainability 2024, 16, 8223. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16188223

AMA Style

Lisboa HM, Pasquali MB, dos Anjos AI, Sarinho AM, de Melo ED, Andrade R, Batista L, Lima J, Diniz Y, Barros A. Innovative and Sustainable Food Preservation Techniques: Enhancing Food Quality, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability. Sustainability. 2024; 16(18):8223. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16188223

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Lisboa, Hugo Miguel, Matheus Bittencourt Pasquali, Antonia Isabelly dos Anjos, Ana Maria Sarinho, Eloi Duarte de Melo, Rogério Andrade, Leonardo Batista, Janaina Lima, Yasmin Diniz, and Amanda Barros. 2024. "Innovative and Sustainable Food Preservation Techniques: Enhancing Food Quality, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability" Sustainability 16, no. 18: 8223. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16188223

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Lisboa, H. M., Pasquali, M. B., dos Anjos, A. I., Sarinho, A. M., de Melo, E. D., Andrade, R., Batista, L., Lima, J., Diniz, Y., & Barros, A. (2024). Innovative and Sustainable Food Preservation Techniques: Enhancing Food Quality, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability. Sustainability, 16(18), 8223. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16188223

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