Suitability of novel galactomannans as edible coatings for tropical fruits

Great losses in the quality of fresh fruits occur between their harvest and consumption, and one of the most important drawbacks in fruit distribution chains is their short shelf life. The semipermeable barrier provided by edible coatings is aimed to extend shelf life by reducing moisture migration,...

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Main Author: Lima, Á. (author)
Other Authors: Cerqueira, Miguel Ângelo Parente Ribeiro (author), Souza, B. (author), Teixeira, J. A. (author), Monteiro-Moreira, A. C. O. (author), Vicente, A. A. (author), Moreira, R. A. (author)
Format: conferenceObject
Language:eng
Published: 2009
Subjects:
edible coatings
galactomannans
wettability
tropical fruits
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1822/56708
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/56708

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http://hdl.handle.net/1822/56708

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