Bacteriophage-functionalized biopolymer packaging solutions for poultry cold chain: A bibliometric and mechanistic review

Key Points

• Bacteriophage-functionalized biopolymer packaging enhances food safety by reducing microbial contamination, especially in poultry products.
• The bibliometric analysis revealed a significant increase in published works on bacteriophage applications in food science over the last decade.
• The mechanistic insights illustrate how biopolymer properties interact with bacteriophages to promote antimicrobial effects.
• This review may enable the development of safer food packaging solutions, ensuring prolonged shelf life and quality.