US 2026/0083141 A1 · EDIBLE TREATMENT COMPOSITION FOR SHELF-LIFE EXTENSION OF MUSHROOMS

Abstract

The present invention discloses an edible treatment composition comprising non-toxic and non-hazardous chemicals to extend the shelf-life and maintain freshness of mushroom for prolonged time during its storage and shipment. The disclosed edible treatment composition includes Kojic Acid, L-arginine, Hydroxycinnamic acid (HCA) and optionally additional active or inactive components like antimicrobial agent, etc. This invention is concerned with the treatment of mushroom with disclosed edible treatment composition, pre- or post-harvest, to extend its shelf-life by imparting one or more properties like, maintained whiteness, delayed browning, delated pileus (cap) opening, better firmness, maintained structural integrity, slower weight-loss, etc. for prolonged time, amongst others.

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An edible treatment composition for shelf-life extension of one or more mushrooms up to at least 3 days, wherein the edible treatment composition comprises,

Kojic acid in a range between about 0.001% (w/w) and about 0.1% (w/w);
Hydroxycinnamic acid (HCA) in a range between about 0.0001% (w/w) and about 0.01% (w/w);
and
L-arginine in a range between about 0.0002% (w/w) and about 0.02% (w/w),
wherein the edible treatment composition comprising a mixture of Kojic acid, HCA, and L-arginine is applied on the one or more mushrooms by any of dipping, drenching, spraying, misting or brushing the edible treatment composition over the one or more mushrooms, that facilitates shelf-life extension of the one or more mushrooms up to at least 3 days.

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