Advancements in coating technologies: Unveiling the potential of chitosan for the preservation of fruits and vegetables

RS Riseh, M Vatankhah, M Hassanisaadi… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables pose a significant challenge to the agriculture
industry worldwide. To address this issue, researchers have turned to natural and eco …

Beeswax: A review on the recent progress in the development of superhydrophobic films/coatings and their applications in fruits preservation

SF Hosseini, Z Mousavi, DJ McClements - Food chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Recently, the design and fabrication of bio-inspired superhydrophobic materials using
natural lipid additives such as beeswax (BW) have aroused great attention in food …

Edible coatings enriched with plant-based extracts preserve postharvest quality of fruits: A review

K Bajaj, T Adhikary, PPS Gill, A Kumar - Progress in Organic Coatings, 2023 - Elsevier
After the harvest of fruit, various physiological processes, including transpiration and
respiration occur which causes significant losses in fruit quality during transportation and …

Development of biodegradable coatings by the incorporation of essential oils derived from food waste: A new sustainable packaging approach

S Khalid, M Naeem, M Talha… - Packaging …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Packaging serves as a pivotal component in addressing food losses by extending the shelf
life and preserving the quality of both raw and processed food products. Nevertheless …

Development and characterization of edible and active coating based on xanthan gum nanoemulsion incorporating betel leaf extract for fresh produce preservation

K Aayush, K Sharma, GP Singh, I Chiu… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Develo** an edible and active coating, incorporating environmentally-friendly
antimicrobial agents into edible polymers, provides an eco-friendly alternative to …

[HTML][HTML] Chitosan/aloe vera gel coatings infused with orange peel essential oils for fruits preservation

WXL Felicia, R Kobun, NMN Aqilah, S Mantihal… - Current Research in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Continuous fruit waste poses significant environmental and economic challenges,
necessitating innovative fruit coating technologies. This research focuses on harnessing …

[HTML][HTML] The Combined Effect of Hot Water Treatment and Chitosan Coating on Mango (Mangifera indica L. cv. Kent) Fruits to Control Postharvest Deterioration and …

HA Khalil, MFM Abdelkader, AA Lo'ay, DO El-Ansary… - Coatings, 2022 - mdpi.com
The synergistic effect of dip** in 55° C for 5 min of hot water (HW) and 1% chitosan
coating during the storage of mango at 13±0.5° C and 85%–90% relative humidity for 28 …

Effect of hydrophobic deep eutectic oil-in-water nano coating on the quality preservation of postharvest 'Harumanis' mango

MJ Gidado, AAN Gunny, SCB Gopinath… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2024 - Elsevier
A hydrophobic deep eutectic oil-in-water nanoemulsion (HyDEN) was developed as a
potential edible coating for preserving'Harumanis' mango. Preventing water loss in mango …

[HTML][HTML] Pomegranate husk scald browning during Storage: A review on factors involved, their modes of action, and its association to postharvest treatments

M Maghoumi, ML Amodio, D Fatchurrahman… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
The pomegranate (Punica granatum L.), which contains high levels of health-promoting
compounds, has received much attention in recent decades. Fruit storage potential ranges …

Composite coatings containing silk protein, chitosan, and Aloe vera for prolonging postharvest shelf-life of ghost chilli (Capsicum chinense)

S Kalita, S Kumar, A Mukherjee - Food and Humanity, 2024 - Elsevier
Ghost chilli (Capsicum chinense) is an indigenous variety of capsicum in the northeast
region of India, which contains considerable amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants. The …