Brazilian researchers have found that cassava starch-based edible coatings can boost shelf life in fresh strawberries from nine to 12 days. The study ‘Effect of Antimicrobial Starch Edible Coating on ...

One of the most popular alternatives in the last few years is the edible coating -- a transparent film that covers the food item and acts as a barrier to humidity and oxygen. Moreover, these films can ...

The scientist who turned fresh-cut apple slices into a popular convenience food, available ready-to-eat in grocery stores, school cafeterias and fast-food restaurants, today described advances in ...

Bhopal: The Indian Patent Office awarded a patent to collaborative research between Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh and Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal for creating an ...

The high antioxidants and polyphenols content in passion fruit peels show significant potential to preserve fresh fruits and fresh cuts in an edible food coating, shows research from the University of ...

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In a recent review published in the journal Foods, researchers collated available literature on edible coatings and their potential in the food industry. Their research highlights how these biopolymer ...