Controlled release of allyl isothiocyanate from mustrad meal

Biofume Technologies Inc.是一家研究，开发和制造天然产品的公司，以解决食品工业面临的挑战。目前，该公司有兴趣开发一种载体系统，以贴片或小袋的形式，以控制抗菌异硫氰酸丙烯酯（AITC）的释放，AITC是一种有效的抗菌化合物，来自该公司配方的芥菜籽粕（FMSM）。为了使设想的系统原型化，该公司需要在包装、聚合物加工和封装技术方面的支持，这些都是目前该组织所缺乏的。在该项目中，PI将协助Biofume开发方法，分别使用挤压铸造和静电纺丝技术将FMSM封装在薄膜或纤维载体中。加拿大是世界上最大的芥菜籽出口国，占世界产量的35%，占全球出口量的50%。芥菜籽主要用于调味品和食品；设想的活性包装技术的成功开发将扩大芥菜种子的使用，增加作物价值，并使加拿大的芥菜种子生产商受益。对于食品生产商来说，创新的活性包装技术将有助于延长食品的保质期，从而扩大其市场潜力，增强其竞争优势。通过抑制有害微生物的生长，食品的安全和质量将得到改善，这最终将有利于消费者的福祉。可以想象，这种固定技术也可能适用于其他具有抗菌特性的天然产物。

Biofume Technologies Inc. is a company that researches, develops and manufactures natural-based products to address the challenges faced by the food industry. Currently, the company is interested to develop a carrier system, in the form of patch or sachet, to control the release of antimicrobial allyl isothiocyanate (AITC), which is an effective antimicrobial compound derived from the company's formulated mustard seed meals (FMSM). To prototype the envisaged system, the company needs supports in packaging, polymer processing, and encapsulation technologies, which are currently lacking within the organization. In this project, the PI will assist Biofume to develop methodologies to encapsulate FMSM in film or fiber carriers, using extrusion casting and electrospinning technologies, respectively. Canada is the world largest exporter of mustard seed, accounting for 35% of the world production and 50% of global exports. Mustard seed is used primarily in the condiment and food applications; successful development of the envisaged active packaging technology will expand the use of mustard seed, increase the crop value, and benefit mustard seed producers in Canada. For food producers, the innovative active packaging technology will help extend shelf-life of food products, thereby expanding their market potential, and enhancing their competitive advantage. By inhibiting unwanted microbial growth, the safety and quality of food products will be improved, which will ultimately benefit the well being of consumers. Conceivably, the immobilization techniques may be also applicable for other natural products that exhibit antimicrobial properties.