Hydroalcoholic maqui extract showed the highest antioxidant activity and phenolic conc.
GA was an effective crosslinker agent for MC polymer matrix.
The minimum concentration to avoid water solubility of films was 5% (% wt.).
Incorporation of GA and MQ improved water vapor barrier properties.
Crosslinking decreased swelling degree.
Reactions between MQ polyphenols and GA decreased polyphenolic release.