The effect of edible coatings (spirulina and chitosan) on the quality and shelf life of starfruit (Averrhoa carambola L. cv. B10) throughout storage

• Main Authors: Azhar Shapawi, Zahrah-Izati, Ariffin, Siti Hajar, Shamsudin, Rosnah, Mohd Firdaus How, Muhammad Syahmeer How, Baharom, Ahmad Hafiz
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia 2023
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109368/1/The%20effect%20of%20edible%20coatings%20%28spirulina%20and%20chitosan%29%20on%20the%20quality%20and%20shelf%20life%20of%20starfruit.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109368/; http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/pjtas/browse/regular-issue?article=JTAS-2633-2022
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

The edible coating is one of the preservation methods widely applied by food industries as it is beneficial in suppressing respiration, minimising moisture loss, and reducing food wastage. This study investigates the effects of edible coating (Spirulina platensis and chitosan) on the quality and she...