Clove essential oil emulsions-loaded arrowroot starch-beeswax-based edible coating extends the shelf life and preserves the postharvest quality of fresh tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) stored at room temperature

Abstract

The study demonstrates the efficacy of natural bioactive coatings in enhancing the quality, reducing the microbial load, extending the shelf life, and preserving the bioactive compounds of tomatoes.