Chitosan as A Preservative for Fruits and Vegetables: A Review on Chemistry and Antimicrobial Properties

Chitosan as A Preservative for Fruits and Vegetables: A Review on Chemistry and Antimicrobial Properties

Chitosan, derived from chitin, a major constituent (in quantity) of crustaceans, is a unique aminopolysaccharide with emerging commercial potential in agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals due to its nontoxic, biodegradable and biocompatable properties. Chitosan coating on fruits and...

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Main Authors: Chao Duan, Xin Meng, Jingru Meng, Md. Iqbal Hassan Khan, Lei Dai, Avik Khan, Xingye An, Junhua Zhang, Tanzina Huq, Yonghao Ni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2019-02-01
Series:Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts
Subjects:
chitosan
food preservative
oligochitosan
coating
antimicrobial property
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2369969820300335

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