Background Fresh fruit are important for a healthy diet, however, their shelf-life can be
shortened because of ethylene, a key phytohormone associated with the ripening process …

Potassium permanganate (KMnO 4) is a powerful ethylene (C 2 H 4)-scavenging agent
widely used in fresh horticultural commodities to delay the postharvest maturation …

The main purpose of this study was to increase shelf life of banana using active hydrogel.
For this purpose, carboxymethylcellulose/nanofiber cellulose/potassium permanganate …

A new potassium permanganate–based ethylene (C 2 H 4) scavenger was developed using
sepiolite as support material. The effects of the scavenger on the main quality attributes of …

Different antimicrobial active packaging treatments were studied on the fresh tomato quality
after 6 days/8° C (short transport simulation) followed by 5 days/25° C (commercialization) …

Produce is rapidly gaining market share worldwide. Ethylene is a gas molecule that causes
detrimental changes in produce. Thus, it is crucial to reduce surrounding ethylene besides …

The purpose of this research was to develop a novel ethylene scavenger by combining
pumice and potassium permanganate (KMnO 4) to preserve fruit and vegetables. The study …

Fresh–cut apple browning has been conventionally tried to control with the help of ascorbic
acid dips, although such antioxidant effect is limited. Lycopene, absent in apple flesh, is the …

Active ethylene scavenging in fresh produce involves the use of adsorbers and oxidizers,
such as, potassium permanganate, activated carbon, clays and zeolites, often integrated as …

The over-ripening due to ethylene production in fruits and vegetables causes major food
spoilage issues during transportation and storage. In this study, we have developed an …