Banana Fruit Ripening as Influenced by Edible Coatings

Influence of zein and gelatin coatings on the postharvest quality and shelf life extension of mango (Mangifera indicaL.)

“…In this regard it is also considered that the rate of respiration reduced by edible coatings may delay the utilization of organic acids present in the fruit [34]. Coating slowed the changes in pH and TA in banana fruit by effectively delaying fruit senescence, as reported by Gol and Rao [35]. Similar findings were obtained by Aguiar et al, who reported that mango fruit treated with galactomannan coating retained TA at a higher level as compared with uncoated samples [36].…”

Effect of nanocellulose/chitosan composite coatings on cucumber quality and shelf life

“…Based on these results, it was concluded that NCC/CS composite coatings formed an excellent semipermeable film around the cucumber, modifying the internal atmosphere by reducing O 2 and/or elevating CO 2 , and suppressing ethylene evolution, which might slow down the respiration and metabolic activity, hence retard the ripening process (Dong et al 2004). TSS content of coated fruits was reported previously through use of CS-based films and cellulose derivatives-based films (Malmiri et al 2011;Ali et al 2011;Gol and Rao 2011).…”

Gum Ghatti Based Edible Coating Emulsion with an Additive of Clove Oil Improves the Storage Life and Maintains the Quality of Papaya (Carica papaya L., cv. Madhu bindu)

“…The positive effect of chitosan coating on a storage life of fruits could due to the modifying the internal atmosphere of fruits. The modified atmosphere created with edible coating that was delay the ripening by declining the ethylene production and by reducing the level of internal oxygen and consequently extending the storage life of fruit (Gol and Rao, 2011). Bosquez-Molina et al, (2010) also reported that mesquite gum coatings comprising thyme and Mexican lime oils reduced fruit decay occurrence resulting from C. gloeosporioides and R. stolonifer in papaya during storage, whereas the untreated fruit completely decayed.…”