Background The processing of the three major crustaceans (shrimp, lobster, and crab) is
associated with inevitable by-products, high waste disposal costs, environmental and …

Edible films and coatings are eco-friendly promising materials for preserving the quality and
extending the shelf life of fresh and minimally-processed fruits. They can form protective …

The effect of Aloe vera (AV) gel (at 50% or 100%) alone or enriched with Fagonia indica (FI)
plant extract at 1% on physiological and biochemical responses of sapodilla fruit were …

During this study, fresh mangoes were packed into multilayer coatings made from chitosan
containing cinnamon essential oil microcapsules and alginate solutions that were alternately …

Guava is an important climacteric fruits in terms of taste and aroma, which contains various
vital nutrients such as minerals, carotenoids, ascorbic acid, and polyphenols. At ambient …

Gum Arabic is a polysaccharide polymer that occurs naturally and is widely employed in the
biological industry. It is being gotten primarily from the Acacia Senegal and Acacia Seyal …

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 …

Mango is the third most important fruit in the tropics due to its nutritional properties and
delicious flavor. The fruit is exceptionally perishable due to its climacteric nature, which …

Chitosan, a natural polysaccharide derived from the deacetylation of chitin, has a great
potential for a wide range of applications. As an edible coating material chitosan, has been …

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) consists of high moisture content and is favoured for its juice
products. The popular fruit has a tempting taste, sweet aroma and attractive flesh colour. It is …