Investigation of functional additives in chitosan-based edible coatings and their impact on physicochemical, bioactive, and microbial stability of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP) during storage
(2025)
Journal Article
Krishnan, R. R., Patel, K. H., Olasupo, A. D., Nkwonta, C., Bolarinwa, I. F., Oke, M. O., Xu, X., Wu, J., Yong, A., Li, P., Liang, Z., & Ifie, I. (2025). Investigation of functional additives in chitosan-based edible coatings and their impact on physicochemical, bioactive, and microbial stability of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP) during storage. Scientia Horticulturae, 340, Article 113956. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2025.113956
The efficacy of chitosan-based edible coatings (EC) in enhancing postharvest quality and extending the shelf life of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP) is thoroughly investigated in this study. Six EC treatments (T2-T7) containing either chitosan a...
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