Increasing the Storability of Fresh-Cut Green Beans by Using Chitosan as a Carrier for Tea Tree and Peppermint Essential Oils and Ascorbic Acid

The quality of fresh-cut green beans deteriorates rapidly in storage, which contributes to increased food waste and lower perceived customer value. However, chitosan (Cs) and certain plant essential oils show promise in reducing postharvest quality loss during storage. Here, the effect of Cs and the...

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Main Authors: Karima F. Abdelgawad, Asmaa H. R. Awad, Marwa R. Ali, Richard A. Ludlow, Tong Chen, Mohamed M. El-Mogy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/6/783