Effect of Incorporation of Mix Probiotic Culture in Sodium Alginate Film Characteristics: Antimicrobial, Physiochemical, Mechanical, and Barrier Properties.

Summary: Scientists are making a new kind of eco-friendly plastic wrap out of seaweed (called sodium alginate). To make it even better, they added good bacteria (probiotics) like the ones found in yogurt and kefir. They tested this new wrap to see how strong it is, how much moisture it holds, and if it can fight off bad germs. They found that adding a mix of kefir and two other probiotics made the wrap thicker and changed how water passes through it. This could be a great new way to keep food fresh and healthy!