Recent advances in the preservation of postharvest fruits using edible films and coatings: A comprehensive review.

Prafull Chavan, Kiran Lata, Tanbeer Kaur, Anet Rezek Jambrak, Somesh Sharma, Swarup Roy, Archana Sinhmar, Rahul Thory, Gurvendra Pal Singh, Krishna Aayush, Abhisek Rout

Journal: Food chemistry 2023;418():135916

PMID: 37001356

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Abstract

In recent years, there has been considerable growth in the creation of edible films and coatings, which is predicted to have a major impact on fruit quality in the coming years. Consumers want fresh fruits that are pesticide-free, good quality, high nutritional value, and a long shelf life. The use of edible coatings and films on fruits is an environmentally dependable approach to a creative solution to this problem. The application, recent trends, and views of coatings and edible films, as well as their impact on fruit quality, are presented in this article, along with a knowledge of their key roles and benefits. According to numerous studies, natural polymers are highly suited for use as packaging material for fresh fruits and can often be a viable alternative to synthetic chemicals. Plasticisers, surfactants, cross-linkers, antimicrobial agents, functional additives, nanoparticles, and fruit and vegetable residues can be used to alter the properties of edible coatings.

Address: School of Bioengineering and Food Technology Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173229, India.; Food Processing and Technology, University School of Vocational Studies and Applied Sciences, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201312, India.; Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, (Pierotti Street 6), 10000 Zagreb, Croatia. Electronic address: [email protected].; School of Bioengineering and Food Technology Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173229, India. Electronic address: [email protected].; Department of Food Science and Technology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab 143005, India.

DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.135916

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MeSH Terms: Edible Films, Food Packaging, Food Preservation, Fruit, Vegetables