As a novel post-harvesting strategy, edible films and coatings for fruits and vegetables offer
preservation measures to meet the growing needs of hunger and agricultural management …

Traditionally, food packaging materials from petroleum-derived polymers are expected to
protect foodstuffs from deteriorating agents; however, the associated adverse concerns such …

Edible films and coatings are gaining much attention in the area of postharvest preservation
and packaging of perishable food products, particularly fresh fruits and vegetables, due to …

Food is a crucial source for the endurance of individuals, and quality concerns of consumers
are being raised with the progression of time. Edible coatings and films (ECFs) are …

Edible films and coatings, despite their practical applications, have only entered the food
industry in the last decade. Their main functions are to protect the food products from …

Food preservation technologies are currently facing challenges in prolonging the shelf life of
perishable food products. The uses of edible films and coatings developed from food …

The development of edible films and coatings from food-grade biopolymers has advanced
significantly during the past decade. The current state-of-the-art lies in the formulation of …

Highlights•Edible films and coatings are promising systems to carry bioactive
compounds.•Active packaging contributes to preserve food quality and safety.•Currently …

Most fruits and vegetables are susceptible to spoilage after harvest, the transportation and
preservation conditions can further decrease the product quality. As one of the main food …

The search for better strategies to preserve foods with minimal changes during processing
has been of great interest in recent decades. Traditionally, edible films and coatings have …