Preparation and characterization of indicator films from chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol incorporated Stachytarpheta jamaicensis anthocyanins for monitoring chicken meat freshness

In this study, a novel multifunctional intelligent/active packaging material fabricated by immobilizing Stachytarpheta jamaicensis extracted (SJE) anthocyanins in a polymer matrix consisting of chitosan (CS) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is described.