Effect of Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose‐Lipid Edible Composite Coatings on Plum ( cv. Autumn giant ) Quality During Storage
Year: 2003
Type: article
Abstract: ABSTRACT ‘Autumn Giant’ plums were coated with edible hydroxypropyl methylcellulose‐lipid composite coatings. The coatings consisted of beeswax or shellac, at 2 lipid content levels (20% and 60% dry basis). Weight loss of coated plums decreased as lipid content increased. No differences on weight loss were observed between uncoated and 20% lipid‐coated plums, indicating that the natural waxes of plums are as effective as coatings having 20% lipid. Water‐dipped plums experienced the highest weight loss. Fruit texture was not affected by coating after short‐term storage at 20 °C. However, for prolonged storage at 20 °C, the coatings significantly reduced texture loss and internal breakdown compared to uncoated and water‐dipped plums.
Source: Journal of Food Science
Authors: M.B. Perez‐Gago, C. Rojas, M.A. Del Río
Institution: Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2158227447