Edible coatings for fresh fruit
AssigneeDead Sea Bromine Company Ltd.
InventorsMohammed ABUELHAIGA, Alexander FRENKLACH, Andrey BERMAN, Nikolay FUX, Reut ISRAELI
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Abstract
The invention relates to a method of prolonging the shelf life of postharvest produce, comprising creating on the exterior surface of the produce an edible coating that contains one or more polysaccharides modified by a basic alkaline earth metal compound, e. g., magnesium oxide. A nearly neutral-moderately alkaline filmogenic formulation comprising a polysaccharide and a basic alkaline earth metal compound in water is also provided.
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A method of prolonging the shelf life of postharvest produce, comprising creating on the exterior surface of the produce an edible coating that contains one or more polysaccharides modified by a basic alkaline earth metal compound.
A nearly neutral-moderately alkaline filmogenic formulation comprising a polysaccharide and a basic alkaline earth metal compound in water.
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A produce provided with an outer coating consisting of edible film made of magnesium pectate, with magnesium oxide particles dispersed throughout the film.
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