EDIBLE COATING DEVELOPMENT
Edible coatings.
Freshness beyond harvest.
Plant-based edible coatings for fruits and vegetables are under development. Suitability for edible use is still being assessed.
FOOD APPLICATIONS UNDER DEVELOPMENTMore possibilities
More possibilities
beyond harvest.
For produce eaten with its skin, formulations are being developed for edible use; suitability is still being assessed. For peeled produce, the coating is intended to be discarded with the peel.
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Every product
has its own needs.
Development trials have included tomatoes, blueberries, bananas, cucumbers, mangoes, bell peppers, avocados, parsley and sprouts.
Coating materials, application methods and storage conditions are assessed for each product.
Spraying or dipping can be explored alongside existing post-harvest handling, subject to compatibility checks.
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