Jun
15
Leading the Whey
By Jodi LaMarco
Peggy M. Tomasula and Agricultural Research Service scientists have produced an edible, biodegradable coating for food products that can be used as an eco-friendly packaging alternative to petrochemicals.
The technology uses casein, a milk protein, in combination with water and glycerol, a byproduct of biofuel production, to create a glossy, transparent, biodegradable film.
Read the press release here.
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