Application of Gum Arabic and Methyl Cellulose Coatings Enriched with Thyme Oil to Maintain Quality and Extend Shelf Life of “Acco” Pomegranate Arils
The effects of gum arabic (GA; 1.5% <i>w/v</i>) and methyl cellulose (MC; 1% <i>w/v</i>) enriched with thyme oil (TO; 0.25 and 0.5% <i>v/v</i>) on the quality of “Acco” pomegranate arils were studied. Coating treatments, namely, MC, MC + TO<sub>0.5%</sub&...
Main Authors: | Tatenda Gift Kawhena, Alemayehu Ambaw Tsige, Umezuruike Linus Opara, Olaniyi Amos Fawole |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-12-01
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Series: | Plants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/9/12/1690 |
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