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Application of Aloe Vera Gel Edible Coating Combined with Rosehip Oil for Postharvest Quality of Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annum L. var. Emperor) under Ambient Condition

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Sweet pepper (Capsicum annum L. cv.Emperor) fruits were coated with Aloe vera gel at 4%, 5%, and 6% concentrations combined with 2% rosehip oil and stored at room temperature (25-28 o C) for 9 days.At room temperature, T1 (4% AV + 2% RO) has the least reduction of firmness from 14.88 ± 1.73 N to 10.60 ± 0.76 N throughout the storage days.In terms of color changes, T3 (6% AV + 2% RO) retained the color of sweet pepper compared to other treatments.Meanwhile, quality parameters including pH and TSS of sweet pepper coated with T2 (5% AV + 2% RO) showed a significant decrease until the last day of storage with corresponding values of 5.38 and 3.03 %Brix, respectively.Overall, a concentration of 5% AVG and 2% rosehip oil was found to be sufficient in maintaining the postharvest quality and storability of sweet pepper stored at room temperature.

Source: Proceedings of International Exchange and Innovation Conference on Engineering & Sciences (IEICES)

DOI: 10.5109/7323299

Authors: May Rose B. Osoteo, Arnel Fernandez, Marc Lowell Villote

Institution: Caraga State University

Language: English

Topic: Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404647642