Pectin and starch-based bioplastic.

Pectin and starch-based bioplastic

Invention Patent No. NC2016/0005259 Colombia (Granted)

A 100% biodegradable, compostable, and water-soluble bioplastic made from pectin and starch. It has a high rate of natural degradation, meaning it decomposes biologically through the action of microorganisms and returns to the earth as simple products that can be reused by living organisms. Its applications include its use as packaging or covering for dry goods.

Food, Sustainable development, Cosmetics, Packaging, Pharmaceutical

Made from pectin and starch, biodegradable and compostable, dissolves in water and is edible.

Easily decomposed, it does not contain synthetic chemical additives and/or petroleum derivatives.
It has transparency and shine.
Soluble in water at room temperature in approximately 24 hours.
It can be used as packaging or covering for dry products.
It is an alternative to the use of conventional plastic.
It can be printed and sealed.

Autonomous University of the West

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