Effect of <i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i> Mucilage Edible Coating on Quality, Nutraceutical, and Sensorial Parameters of Minimally Processed Cactus Pear Fruits

Cactus pear (<i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i> (L.) Mill.) is a non-climacteric fruit with a relatively short postharvest life span, being very sensitive to water loss, darkening and decay. Cactus pear is a spiny fruit, and the presence of glochids limits fruit consumption and diffusion; there...

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Published in:	Agronomy
Main Authors:	Giorgia Liguori, Raimondo Gaglio, Giuseppe Greco, Carla Gentile, Luca Settanni, Paolo Inglese
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Subjects:	cactus pear fresh-cut betalains antioxidant activity microbiological growth
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/10/1963