date:May 15, 2020
for moisture and improves surface texture. As compared to polysaccharides and protein-based coatings lipid-based coating has good compatibility with other coating materials and having high water vapour and gas-barrier properties. However, lipid-based coatings show unwanted waxy taste and lipid rancidity.
Protein-based Edible Coating
To increase the shelf life and maintain the edible quality of food produce, various edible coatings are prepared which are made of protein, polysaccharide and oil-