As the IV generation of packaging, biopolymers, with the advantages of biodegradability,
process ability, combination possibilities and no pollution to food, have become the leading …

In the past few decades, fruits have been increasingly consumed, leading to an increase in
global fruit production. However, fresh produce is susceptible to large losses during …

Background An increasing awareness among consumers regarding the healthy lifestyle
have prompted research on novel techniques of prolonging the shelf life of food products …

Water-soluble gums (hydrocolloids) are used for various applications as coating agents,
packaging films, texture modifiers, thickeners, stabilizers and emulsifiers. Edible coatings …

Edible films and coating provide a potentially effective method for preserving fresh food
products by reducing moisture loss, regulating respiration rate, improving surface …

Tomato is considered as one of the most grown horticultural crops having a short shelf‐life
due to its climacteric nature of ripening, susceptibility to postharvest microbial decay, and …

Polymeric materials, in particular PVC, can find various industrial utilizations thanks to the
use of plasticizers added during their processing. The most famous applications include …

In recent years, much attention has been focused on research to replace petroleum-based
commodity plastics, in a cost-effective manner, with biodegradable materials offering …

Stone fruit, including peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots and cherries, are popular
worldwide as a result of their high nutritional value and desirable taste. However, stone fruit …

Chitosan-based edible coatings were used to prolong the shelf-life of strawberries stored at
20° C and 35–40% RH. Strawberries were coated with four different coating formulations …