Abstract

Apples (Rich Red) were coated with wheat straw arabinoxylan (AX) and beta-glucan stearic acid ester (SABG) composite coating material in the concentration range of 1-2%. The postharvest storage life of coated apples was studied at 22 degrees C (+/- 2) with 65% and 85% relative humidity for 45 days. Application of both AX-SABG (1-2%) and shellac (1-2%) coatings material significantly reduced the weight loss, respiration process, color degradation, process of fruit softening and ripening index as compared to the uncoated apples up to 30 days storage. However, the AX-SABG coatings were found more effective in preventing the aroma loss, reducing microbial spoilage and maintaining sensorial attributes as compared to shellac and uncoated apples during storage. (C)2020 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Keywords

Apple; Arabinoxylan; beta-Glucan stearic acid ester

Published in

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
2020, Volume: 151, pages: 618-627
Publisher: ELSEVIER

SLU Authors

• Basu, Santanu

  • Department of Molecular Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Soil Science


Publication identifier

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.02.081

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/105604