Boosting post-harvest quality of 'Coscia' pears: Antioxidant-enriched coating and MAP storage

This study investigated the effects of combining an edible coating (EC) formulation with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the postharvest quality of Coscia pears (Pyrus communis L.). The EC formulation consisted of Aloe vera gel, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), ascorbic acid, and citric...

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Published in:	AIMS Agriculture and Food
Main Authors:	Ilenia Tinebra, Roberta Passafiume, Alessandra Culmone, Eristanna Palazzolo, Giuliana Garofalo, Vincenzo Naselli, Antonio Alfonzo, Raimondo Gaglio, Vittorio Farina
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	AIMS Press 2024-12-01
Subjects:	sicily fresh cut modified atmosphere packaging edible coating pear postharvest quality
Online Access:	https://www.aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/agrfood.2024060