Physical, mechanical, and microstructure properties of whey edible films incorporated with Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)

Abstract

The edible film is a thin layer derived from edible materials and formed on top of food components serving as an inhibitor of mass transfer (e.g., moisture, oxygen, fat, and dissolved substances), a carrier of foodstuffs, and an additive to improve food handling. Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) contains lactic acid bacteria that are probiotics and anti-microbial, adding edible whey film to utilize cheese waste into biodegradable packaging. The research aims to study the effect of VCO on barrier, mechanical, and microstructure whey edible films. This research used whey, VCO, glycerol, and Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC). The treatment in this study was the addition of VCO namely A (0%), B (0.5%), C (1%), D (1.5%) and E (2%). The result of the research showed that whey edible films with the addition VCO affected (P<0.05) physical properties (thickness and solubility time) and no effect (P>0.05) on mechanical properties (tensile strength and elongation) and microstructure.