The present review paper focuses on recent developments in edible films and coatings
made of base compounds from biological sources, namely plants, animals, algae, and …

The growing relevance of sustainable materials has recently led to the exploration of
naturally derived biopolymeric hydrogels as coating materials due to their biodegradability …

Fresh fruits are highly needed for the health benefits of human beings because of the
presence of high content of natural nutrition in the form of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants …

Sapota is a significant climacteric fruit with a limited shelf life. Therefore, it is necessary to
employ the specific treatments that could prolong the shelf life and preserve the quality of …

In this study, biodegradable active films were designed by adding ZnO-NPs to the quince
seed mucilage/chitosan matrix. The films were investigated for characterization and in vitro …

This research was aimed to investigate the utilization of mung bean starch as an innovative
edible coating material to enhance the shelf‐life of cut papaya fruits. The study focused on …

Aegle marmelos (AM) fruit shell, considered waste, is an excellent source of bioactive
compounds, including polysaccharides. Therefore, this study focuses on the extraction of AM …

The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of coatings based on cassava starch,
with encapsulation of the essential oil of Salvia sclarea L. in postharvest conservation …

The purpose of this review was to investigate the application of metal nanoparticles in fruit
shelf life extension. Despite growing interest in nanoparticles and their potential …

The post-harvest losses (PHLs) of vegetables and fruits (VFs) present a major challenge in
the global agricultural sector. For safeguarding the integrity of our food supply and extending …