Effects of glycerol and stearic acid on the performance of chickpea starch-based coatings applied to fresh-cut papaya
This study examined the potential of incorporating stearic acid in starch-based edible coating formulations in order to increase the quality and shelf-life of fresh-cut papaya (“Sekaki” variety). Glycerol was employed as plasticizer and stearic acid was incorporated in proportions of; 0 %, 1%, 2%, a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-01-01
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| Series: | CyTA - Journal of Food |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19476337.2019.1585959 |