Food Packaging

"Food Packaging" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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Containers, packaging, and packaging materials for processed and raw foods and beverages. It includes packaging intended to be used for storage and also used for preparation of foods such as microwave food containers versus COOKING AND EATING UTENSILS. Packaging materials may be intended for food contact or designated non-contact, for example, shipping containers. FOOD LABELING is also available.

Descriptor ID	D018857
MeSH Number(s)	J01.576.423.200.375 J01.576.423.850.600 J01.576.761.400
Concept/Terms	Food Packaging Food Packaging Packaging, Food Food Containers Food Containers Food Container

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Technology, Industry, Agriculture [J]
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture [J01]
Industry [J01.576]
Food Industry [J01.576.423]
Food Handling [J01.576.423.200]
Food Packaging [J01.576.423.200.375]
Food Technology [J01.576.423.850]
Food Packaging [J01.576.423.850.600]
Product Packaging [J01.576.761]
Food Packaging [J01.576.761.400]

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Bar chart showing 22 publications over 8 distinct years, with a maximum of 5 publications in 2022 and 2023

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
2012	0	1	1
2013	0	1	1
2020	3	0	3
2021	1	1	2
2022	2	3	5
2023	1	4	5
2024	2	2	4
2025	1	0	1

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Alizadeh Sani M, Khezerlou A, Rezvani-Ghalhari M, McClements DJ, Varma RS. Advanced carbon-based nanomaterials: Application in the development of multifunctional next-generation food packaging materials. Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2025 May; 339:103422.

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Cheng H, McClements DJ, Xu H, Zhang Z, Zhang R, Zhao J, Zhou H, Wang W, Jin Z, Chen L. Development, characterization, and biological activity of composite films: Eugenol-zein nanoparticles in pea starch/soy protein isolate films. Int J Biol Macromol. 2025 Mar; 293:139342.

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Alizadeh Sani M, Khezerlou A, McClements DJ. Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs): Advanced nanostructured materials to enhance the functional performance of food packaging materials. Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2024 May; 327:103153.

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Wang Y, McClements DJ, Peng X, Xu Z, Meng M, Ji H, Zhi C, Ye L, Zhao J, Jin Z, Chen L. Effects of crosslinking agents on properties of starch-based intelligent labels for food freshness detection. Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Mar; 261(Pt 2):129822.

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Tavassoli M, Khezerlou A, Sani MA, Hashemi M, Firoozy S, Ehsani A, Khodaiyan F, Adibi S, Noori SMA, McClements DJ. Methylcellulose/chitosan nanofiber-based composites doped with lactoferrin-loaded Ag-MOF nanoparticles for the preservation of fresh apple. Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Feb; 259(Pt 2):129182.

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Xu H, Li J, McClements DJ, Cheng H, Long J, Peng X, Xu Z, Meng M, Zou Y, Chen G, Jin Z, Chen L. Eggshell waste act as multifunctional fillers overcoming the restrictions of starch-based films. Int J Biol Macromol. 2023 Dec 31; 253(Pt 5):127165.

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Aghababaei F, McClements DJ, Martinez MM, Hadidi M. Electrospun plant protein-based nanofibers in food packaging. Food Chem. 2024 Jan 30; 432:137236.

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Li C, Chen L, McClements DJ, Peng X, Xu Z, Meng M, Ji H, Qiu C, Long J, Jin Z. Encapsulation of polyphenols in protein-based nanoparticles: Preparation, properties, and applications. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2024 Nov; 64(31):11341-11355.

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Hosseini SF, Mousavi Z, McClements DJ. Beeswax: A review on the recent progress in the development of superhydrophobic films/coatings and their applications in fruits preservation. Food Chem. 2023 Oct 30; 424:136404.

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Zhang W, Sani MA, Zhang Z, McClements DJ, Jafari SM. High performance biopolymeric packaging films containing zinc oxide nanoparticles for fresh food preservation: A review. Int J Biol Macromol. 2023 Mar 01; 230:123188.

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