Characteristics of moisture-absorbing film impregnated with synthesized attapulgite with acrylamide and its effect on the quality of seasoned laver during storage

Moisture-absorbing film impregnated with synthesized attapulgite with acrylamide (ATPGAA) was developed. The effects of ATPGAA concentrations of 0.5%, 1%, 2%, and 4% (w/w) in a linear low-density polyethylene polymer (LLDPE) matrix on the film properties were determined by measuring the physical properties, the oxygen and water vapor barriers, and moisture absorbency. The 4% ATPGAA film had high moisture absorbing efficiency. A packaging system fabricated from ATPGAA-impregnated films was applied to a dried-seasoned laver to evaluate its change in quality during storage. Seasoned laver packaged with ATPGAA-impregnated films had significantly greater crispness in texture and a lower peroxide value during storage than that packed with LLDPE film. The surface color of the seasoned laver packaged by ATPGAA-impregnated films was more stable than the control film. This study shows that moisture-absorbing films could serve as a packaging system to improve the storage quality of moisture-sensitive products.

► We have developed the moisture absorbing films and evaluated their properties for the packaging systems. ► The developed moisture-absorbing film had good moisture absorbing efficiency. ► The seasoned laver packaged in moisture-absorbing film showed better storage quality for storage.