Background Edible films/coatings are thin layers of eatable materials which, when applied to
foods, can modify the exchange of molecules between food and environment as well as …

Edible coating gels developed from the Aloe vera plant have been used as a traditional
medicine for about 3000 years. Aloe vera contains approximately 110 potentially active …

Abstract β-Carotene is a nutraceutical that acts as a coloring agent and as pro-vitamin A, but
its incorporation into foods is limited because of its hydrophobicity and low chemical stability …

Several postharvest treatments were performed on pomegranate arils prior to storage in
rigid polypropylene boxes for 12 days at 3° C: water (control), ascorbic+ citric acids (at 0.5 or …

Aloe vera gel provides numerous health benefits and is considered as one of the best
coating materials, which is edible, safe, and biodegradable. It facilitates a barrier against …

Application of an edible coating is a technique that can be used to increase fruit storability.
Tomato fruit were coated with 0%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% Aloe vera gel and fruit quality …

Fresh fig is one of the most perishable climacteric fruits. An alternative to maintain quality
and extend the shelf life of this fruit could be the use of edible coatings. Therefore, in the …

Banana is a tropical fruit that suffers from several postharvest diseases during transportation
and storage. Anthracnose caused by the fungus Colletotrichum musae is the most …

Background Duke cherry is a non-climacteric fruit but deteriorates quickly during storage
due to thin pericarp and succulent fruit tissue. The application of edible coatings, essential …

Zucchini is susceptible to mechanical damage, which can occur during postharvest
operations and leads to produce quality reduction. Bruising is the most common type of …