Novel edible coating based on Macadamia Nut oil and chitosan to maintain the antioxidant and physical properties of tomato fruits

Innovative approaches for extending the shelf life of tomatoes are required due to increased postharvest losses of climacteric-fruits. The use of edible coatings is recently considered as a promising approach due to their non-toxicity and affordability properties. The coatings form physical barriers...

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Main Authors: Tlehema Gwandu Umbayda, Anthony Daniel Funga, Alinanuswe Joel Mwakalesi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-06-01
Series:Applied Food Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772502224000465