In the past few decades, fruits have been increasingly consumed, leading to an increase in
global fruit production. However, fresh produce is susceptible to large losses during …

Background The perishable nature of fruits and vegetables makes their shelf-life limited.
Environmental factors, transportation and preservation conditions through postharvest could …

A number of studies have established the potential of chitosan and alginate-based edible
film/coatings for preserving the quality attributes of fruits and vegetables. Findings …

Alginate is a naturally occurring polysaccharide used in the bio industry. It is mainly derived
from brown algae species. Alginate-based edible coatings and films attract interest for …

Highlights•The review highlight the potential of plant extracts, and essential oils to control
post-harvest diseases.•In vitro and in vivo results of plant extracts and essential oils revealed …

Background Fruits and vegetables are an essential class of food with enormous nutritional
and commercial gains. With the surge in interest for nutraceuticals, the demand for high …

In the current review, food preservation methods were studied, as the food industry is facing
the challenge of storing and increasing the shelf life of cut fresh fruits and vegetables …

In the evolving landscape of food packaging, lipid-based edible films and coatings are
emerging as a sustainable and effective solution for enhancing food quality and prolonging …

In the present study, the antioxidant chitosan (CS)-banana peels extract (BPE) composite
film was developed. The different content of BPE (4%, 8% and 12%) was added to the CS …

In recent decades, significant progress has been made on the development of low
environmental impact plastic materials, as alternatives to conventional plastics for food …