Physical and chemical properties of aloe-vera coated guava (Psidium guajava) fruit during refrigerated storage.

ABSTRACT: Guavas (Psidium guajava) are regarded as one of the most perishable commodities, primarily owing to their climacteric characteristics and heightened metabolic processes, resulting in a faster rate of softening. Edible coating is a natural ingredient that is employed as an alternative to extend the shelf life of fruits while also providing bioactive and functional compounds. Aloe vera gel is predominantly used for this purpose due to its widespread availability. Various concentrations of aloe vera-based coating formulation (25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%) were applied on fresh whole guava by dipping method. The guava was stored at a refrigerated condition (4°C) and weight loss, color, firmness, vitamin C, total phenol, and pH change were observed in this research. A significant effect of aloe vera

SUBMITTER: Dutta Roy DK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10619840 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature