date:May 15, 2020
icrobial contamination, also maintain the quality of food products by regulating the transfer of gases (O2, CO2) and moisture. It also maintains the taste and aroma in a food system. Edible coatings which are prepared by suitable method can be utilised to maintain nutritional characteristics, quality, marketability and economic value.
Functional Attributes
1. It regulates the transfer of moisture from surface of food product to environment and eliminates moisture loss. During post-harvest stora