Effect of various concentrations of Aloe vera coating on postharvest quality and shelf life of mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruits Var. Ngowe

Microgreens are highly respiring produce characterized by a relatively short shelf-life. In this study, the efficacy of two types of macro-perforated packaging, PET clamshell (PET–CS) and LDPE self-seal bag (LDPE–SSB), was assessed on the postharvest quality and shelf life of radish (RaS) and roselle (HbS) microgreens stored at 5 °C. Pre-harvest spray treatment (AGSC) was compared with postharvest dip coating (AGDC) using Aloe vera gel (AG) for the first time in microgreens for postharvest quality improvement. PET–CS had a lower physiological loss in weight (PLW), respiration rate (RR), electrolyte leakage (EL), microbial counts (MCs), and higher overall acceptability (OA) than LDPE–SSB. AG-coated microgreens had significantly (p ≤ 0.05) lesser deteriorative postharvest changes and higher ascorbic acid content than uncoated control. AGSC maintained better OA and postharvest quality than AGDC, especially at the end of the study period in terms of reducing EL, retaining greenness (−a*), and chroma value in HbS microgreens. In RaS microgreens, AGSC helped to maintain lower PLW, MC, and higher ascorbic acid levels. AGSC could be suggested as an eco-friendly ergonomic pre-harvest treatment along with PET–CS for enhancement of postharvest quality and shelf life in RaS and HbS microgreens, with a tremendous potential to be extended to other microgreens.

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Effect of Chitosan–Pullulan Composite Edible Coating Functionalized with Pomegranate Peel Extract on the Shelf Life of Mango (Mangifera indica)

Coatings ◽

10.3390/coatings11070764 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (7) ◽

pp. 764

Author(s):

Nishant Kumar ◽

Pratibha ◽

Neeraj ◽

Anka Trajkovska Petkoska ◽

Sawsan Ali AL-Hilifi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Shelf Life ◽

Mangifera Indica ◽

Storage Period ◽

Edible Coating ◽

Postharvest Quality ◽

Pomegranate Peel ◽

Preservation Method ◽

Pomegranate Peel Extract ◽

Peel Extract

The polysaccharide based composite biomaterial (coating) used in preserving fruits and vegetables during storage is attracting increased attention as it is biodegradable material that prolongs shelf life. In the present investigation, chitosan–pullulan (50:50) composite edible coating was prepared with pomegranate peel extract (0.02 g/mL) as an active antioxidant agent. The effect of treatment with pomegranate peel extract enriched chitosan–pullulan composite edible coating on the shelf life of mango fruits during 18 days of storage period at room (23 °C) and cold (4 °C) temperature was evaluated. Results of the present study demonstrated that the application of chitosan–pullulan composite edible coating significantly (p ≤ 0.05) influences the storage life of mango fruits at both storage temperatures. The chitosan–pullulan composite edible coating reduced the physiological loss in weight (PLW), and maintained total soluble solids (TSS), acidity and pH of coated mango fruits as compared to the control. In addition, fruit sensory quality such as freshness, color, taste and texture were also retained by the treatment. Furthermore, sustained firmness, phenolic content and antioxidant activity confirmed the effectiveness of the pomegranate peel extract enriched chitosan–pullulan composite edible coating on mango fruits. The phenolic, flavonoid and antioxidant activity of coated fruits were retained by pomegranate peel rich edible coating. Therefore, the chitosan–pullulan (50:50) combination with pomegranate peel extract can be used as an alternative preservation method to prolong the shelf life of mango fruits at room and cold storage conditions. However, more in-depth studies are required at farm and transit level without affecting the postharvest quality of mango fruits, providing more revenue for farmers and minimizing postharvest losses.

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Effects of chitosan coating on postharvest quality and shelf life of sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica) during storage

Scientia Horticulturae ◽

10.1016/j.scienta.2013.09.007 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 166 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 49

Author(s):

Cong Han ◽

Jinhua Zuo ◽

Qing Wang ◽

Lijing Xu ◽

Baiqiang Zhai ◽

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Keyword(s):

Shelf Life ◽

Postharvest Quality ◽

Luffa Cylindrica ◽

Chitosan Coating ◽

Sponge Gourd ◽

Quality And Shelf Life

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Composite coating of alginate-olive oil enriched with antioxidants enhances postharvest quality and shelf life of Ber fruit (Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk. Var. Gola)

Journal of Food Science and Technology ◽

10.1007/s13197-015-2045-3 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 53 (1) ◽

pp. 748-756 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

T. V. Ramana Rao ◽

Nilanjana S. Baraiya ◽

Pinal B. Vyas ◽

Dhara M. Patel

Keyword(s):

Shelf Life ◽

Olive Oil ◽

Composite Coating ◽

Postharvest Quality ◽

Ziziphus Mauritiana ◽

Quality And Shelf Life

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Effect of neem leaf and banana pulp extracts on shelf life and quality of mango (Mangifera indica L.)

Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University ◽

10.3329/jbau.v16i3.39488 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 343-350 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rabeya Akter Sarmin ◽

Shamim Ahmed Kamal Uddin Khan ◽

Kanij Fatema ◽

Sabiha Sultana

Keyword(s):

Shelf Life ◽

Disease Severity ◽

Leaf Extract ◽

Disease Incidence ◽

Mangifera Indica ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Postharvest Quality ◽

Ambient Conditions ◽

Neem Leaf Extract

The study was carried out to minimize the postharvest loses and extend shelf life of mango fruitby maintaining physico-chemical properties. The variety selected for the study was “Amrapali”. Freshly harvested mango was treated with different concentrations (20% and 40%) of neem leaf and banana pulp extract alone or in combination. Untreated mango was considered as control. All treated and untreated mango was kept into paper cartons at room condition. The treated fruits showed significant differences in case of total soluble solids content, titratable acidity, vitamin C, disease incidence, disease severity and shelf life in comparison to control fruits. Among the treatments, T2 (neem leaf extract at 20%) and T5 (neem leaf extract 40% + banana pulp extract 40%) treatments showed longer shelf life (9.92 and 10.25 days, respectively), slower changes in color (score 2.77 and 2.93, respectively) and firmness (score 2.67 and 2.77, respectively); less disease severity (score 2.93 and 3.57, respectively), disease incidence (46.67% and 60.00%) and lower loss in weight (38.04% and 35.17%, respectively) at 9 DAT (Days after treatment). On the other hand, total soluble solid was highest in T3 (neem leaf extract 40%) treated fruitswith18.73% more Brix at 13 DAT in comparison to control and other treatments. The effectiveness of the treatment T5 (neem leaf extract 40% + banana pulp extract 40%) was meaningful which could be recommended for maintenance of postharvest quality of mango stored in ambient conditions. J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 16(3): 343–350, December 2018

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Effect of beeswax and chitosan treatments on quality and shelf life of selected mango (Mangifera indica L.) cultivars

Heliyon ◽

10.1016/j.heliyon.2018.e01116 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. e01116 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Abonesh Eshetu ◽

Ali M. Ibrahim ◽

Sirawdink F. Forsido ◽

Chala G. Kuyu

Keyword(s):

Shelf Life ◽

Mangifera Indica ◽

Quality And Shelf Life

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A Critical Review on Use of Edible Coating to Enhance Shelf Life of Mango

Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology ◽

10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2730926 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 116-128

Author(s):

Prasenjit Kundu ◽

Nayan Kishor Adhikary ◽

Sutanu Maji

Keyword(s):

Shelf Life ◽

Aloe Vera ◽

Atmospheric Condition ◽

Edible Coating ◽

Postharvest Quality ◽

Environment Friendly ◽

Low Temperature Storage ◽

Physiological Processes ◽

Tissue Degradation ◽

Processed Products

Mango is a crop of economic importance for its high export potentiality and usage as fresh and processed products of many kinds. However, increase its shelf life with maintaining postharvest quality and acceptability for long period is prime concerned since mango is a climacteric crop and cannot store for more than 5-7 days after ripening at ambient condition. Low temperature storage along with controlled atmospheric condition is being practised to keep fruits fresh. Controlled atmospheric storage reduces physiological processes, delayed ripening, but, can cause off flavour, internal tissue degradation, poor colouration and other physiological disorders. With the growing consciousness on bad effect of various chemical techniques and environmental hazards emphasizes a need to develop consumer friendly and environment friendly technology to increase shelf life of mango fruits with maintaining its quality and general acceptability. Use of edible coating is now becoming popular because it is a hazard free and environment friendly approach. It has tremendous potentiality to prolong shelf life of mango as whole fruit or fresh cut pieces. Generally, Aloe vera based edible coatings with chitosan have been studied for mango. The present review organised the various study exhaustively on different aspect of postharvest physiology of mango with use of edible coating which shall benefit the researchers for future study.

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