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Agricultural Research Service United States Department of Agriculture
 
Research Project: ENHANCEMENT OF THE QUALITY AND MICROBIAL STABILITY OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WITH EDIBLE COATINGS AND OTHER SURFACE TREATMENTS

Location: Quality Improvement in Citrus and Subtropical Products Res

Title: EDIBLE COATINGS TO EXTEND SHELF-LIFE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

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Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: May 1, 2006
Publication Date: May 28, 2006
Citation: Baldwin, E.A. 2006. Edible coatings to extend shelf-life of fruits and vegetables. CIFST/AAFC Joint Conference Book of Abstracts. Abstract No. S3-3.

Technical Abstract: This presentation will cover the benefits and drawbacks of using edible coatings, the different materials used in edible fruit and vegetable coatings, and the advantages and disadvantages of each type of material. Data will be presented to illustrate how coatings can improve appearance and extend shelf life of fruits and vegetables and also how they can affect flavor.

     
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