Citrus spp. are spread mainly in the Mediterranean basin and represent the largest fruit
source for human consumption. Postharvest losses, mainly due to diseases and metabolic …

Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is a vital antioxidant widely found in plants. Plant
fruits are rich in ascorbic acid and are the primary source of human intake of ascorbic acid …

This study aimed to investigate the effect of biocomposite films containing oregano essential
oil (OEO) and mesoporous nanosilica (MNS) on the quality of mushrooms (Agaricus …

Postharvest storability of fresh produce poses a great challenge due to their rapid
physiological changes and microbial deterioration. Starch edible coatings have shown great …

This study tested a novel combination of hydrocolloid gum arabic (GA) and carboxymethyl
cellulose (CMC) to extend postharvest life of tomatoes. For this purpose, tomato fruits were …

Nowadays, conventional packaging materials made using non-renewable sources are
being replaced by more sustainable alternatives such as natural biopolymers (proteins …

Since the early characterization of vitamin C (ascorbic acid, AsA) as a major antioxidant
molecule that human beings are unable to synthesize de novo, the discovery of adequate …

Fresh-cut fruits have been in great demand by consumers owing to the convenience of
buying them in shop** centers as ready-to-eat products, and various advantages, such as …

Papaya fruit easily decays and prematurely senescence after harvest. Studies have shown
that adding ascorbic acid to chitosan can improve postharvest quality and extend the shelf …

Strawberries are highly perishable fruits with significant post-harvest losses which can reach
up to 50% globally. These losses not only result in substantial economic impacts but also …