Beeswax formulation and Wrapping effects on red garifta mango physical characteristics

Abstract

Red garifta is a mango variety that has an attractive appearance with sweet and fresh taste. It is one of the superior Indonesian fruits which having export potential. Therefore, improving the fruit quality is needed to increase market competitiveness. This study aimed to determine the effect of beeswax coating concentration and wrapping on the Red Garifta mango shelf life. There were two factors, first factor was beeswax concentration (0%, 2%, 4% and 6%), and the second factor was wrapping (without and wrapped with cardboard). The result revealed that 6% concentration beeswax is the best treatment throughout storage period with minimum loss of weight, extended color and proportional hardness. Wrapping also gave better effect on the color intensity, hardness, and less weight loss reduction. Therefore, it could be concluded that the treatment able to increase the red garifta mango shelf life.