Influence of chitosan edible coating on postharvest qualities of Capsicum annum L. during storage in evaporative cooling system

Chitosan is a biopolymer edible coating which can act as physical barrierwhen coated on fruits and efficiently alter their internal atmosphere and delay the ripening process. This study evaluates the usage of chitosan (CH) as edible coating to extend the shelf life of green bell pepper. Physiochemi...

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Main Authors: CHARLES OLUWASEUN ADETUNJI, JOHN OLUSEGUN OJEDIRAN, JULIANA BUNMI ADETUNJI, STEPHEN OLUMUYIWA OWA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Food Technology Osijek 2019-01-01
Series:Croatian Journal of Food Science and Technology
Online Access:https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/322200