Effect of WPI-Chitosan Based Oleogel Addition with Coconut Oil on Physical Characteristics of Edible Film
Dimas Wiryawan, Abdul Manab, Lilik Eka Radiati, Pramudya Daffa Wirasatya, Najwa Hasna Nabilah, and Bilgis Dwi Septianty

Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya

Abstract

The combination of glycerol with WPI-Chitosan-based oleogel as a plasticizer in edible film is expected to provide good ability for edible elasticity. This research focuses on the effect of oleogel addition in edible film to improve the physical characteristics of edible film. This research was conducted in August 2025 - September 2025 and there were 6 treatments and 3 replicates. The results showed that the addition of oleogel to edible film influenced the physical characteristics of edible film such as solubility, swelling and tensile strength. This study illustrates that oleogel can affect physical characteristics by increasing the hydrophobic properties of edible films.

Keywords: Chitosan, Edible Film, Oleogel, Physical Properties, Virgin Coconut Oil and WPI

Topic: Animal Product Technology