Inhibition of Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum by Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose−Lipid Edible Composite Films Containing Food Additives with Antifungal Properties

New hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)−lipid edible composite films containing low-toxicity chemicals with antifungal properties were developed. Tested chemicals were mainly salts of organic acids, salts of parabens, and mineral salts, classified as food additives or generally recognized as safe (GRAS) compounds. Selected films containing food preservatives were used for in vitro evaluation (disk diameter test) of their antifungal activity...