Valorization of freshwater crab shell residues to chitosan for postharvest quality of mango (Mangifera indica L.) by fruit coating

Freshwater crab shells (Somanniathelphusa dugasti) are abundant in inland areas and rich in chitosan, which can be extracted and utilized. This study investigated the characteristics of chitosan from freshwater crab shells (FC-chitosan) and its impact on extending the shelf life of Nam Dok Mai mango...

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Published in:	Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
Main Authors:	Hataitip Nimitkeatkai, Waraporn Apiwatanapiwat, Phornphimon Janchai, Jiraporn Meelaksana, Pilanee Vaithanomsat, Chairat Techavuthiporn, Amnat Jarerat
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2024-12-01
Subjects:	Coating Film casting Freshwater crab chitosan Mango fruit Shelf life
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666154324004782