Chitosan, derived from the endoskeleton of crustaceans, is a natural polymer that is nontoxic, biodegradable, and has excellent film-forming capabilities. However, its use in food coating has been ...

Chitin, a natural polymer derived from the crustacean endoskeleton, is chemically modified to produce chitosan (CS). CS is non-toxic, biodegradable, and has remarkable film-forming abilities.