Tannic Acid-Modified Sodium Caseinate Pickering Emulsion Coatings: Characterization, Enhanced MechanicalAntibacterial Properties, and Application in Cherry Tomato Preservation

This study developed a tannic acid-modified sodium caseinate (SC-TA) stabilized Pick- ering emulsion containing bergamot essential oil (BEO) and carboxymethyl tara gum for cherry tomato preservation. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and circular dichroism (CD) analysis confirmed successful SC-TA conjugation and improved emulsion stability. The emulsion significantly lowered the water vapor permeability (WVP) of the film, enhanced its tensile strength and elongation, and exhibited...