Edible coatings for whole and minimally processed fruits and vegetables.

Author(s) : NISPEROS M. O., BALDWIN E. A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The history of edible coatings is reviewed and details are given of some commercial waxes with their major ingredients and applications. Edible coatings as biocontrol agents and as a quarantine treatment are considered at some length and a further application for minimally processed fruits and vegetables is currently under investigation. G.R.S.

Details

  • Original title: Edible coatings for whole and minimally processed fruits and vegetables.
  • Record ID : 1996-3467
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Food Aust. - vol. 48 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 1996/01
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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