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Clove essential oil emulsions-loaded arrowroot starch-beeswax-based edible coating extends the shelf life and preserves the postharvest quality of fresh tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) stored at room temperature
The study demonstrates the efficacy of natural bioactive coatings in enhancing the quality, reducing the microbial load, extending the shelf life, and preserving the bioactive compounds of tomatoes.
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Effect of carnauba wax nanoemulsion associated with Syzygium aromaticum and Mentha piperita essential oils as an alternative to extend lychee post-harvest shelf life
The demand for tropical fruits worldwide has increased, but their short shelf life poses a challenge.
About this collection
About this collection: The aim of this themed collection is to present the state of the art in developing biopolymer-based edible coatings as a tool for fruit and vegetable preservation and reducing the food losses and wastage. Its scope includes but is not limited to the following topics:
- Recent achievements in preservation of fresh and fresh-cut produce by biopolymer-based coatings
- The efficacy of biopolymer edible coatings as plastic substitutes
- Bioactive additives to edible coatings improving their functionality
- Optimizing coating formulations, in particular using modelling
- Sustainability of edible coatings including Life Cycle Analysis
Guest Editors: Victor Rodov (Volcani Institute, Israel), Elena Poverenov (Volcani Institute, Israel), Nishant Kumar (National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, India).