Characteristics of Edible Film Chitosan with Glycerol as Pasticizer

The aim of this research was to study the capability of gliserol in improving the characteristics of edible film made from chitosan. Three various a concentration of gliserol was used, namely 1%, 3% and 5%. The results of edible film characterization from the three concentrations of glyserol showed that the concentration of 1% was the best concentration as a plasticizer, with thickness 0.15mm, water vapor transmission rate 47.25ml/m2/day, the tensile strength 24.35kgf/cm2 and percentage elongation 23.3%.