Table 2: Edible coating and some applications studied.
Edible Coating Food Applications
Alginate Shelf life extension of fresh-cut pineapple[65, 66], guava [67], sauced silver carp [68]; developing an antibacterial film [69]; fresh-cut cantaloupe [70]; raspberry fruit [71]; fresh fruits [72]
Chitosan Shelf life extension of guava [67]; of strawberries [73]; improve quality of cold-stored cucumber [74]; of raw grass carp [75]; of lamb meat [76];
Locust Bean Gum Improving postharvest decay of mandarin fruit [77]; quality maintenance of white shrimps [78]
Metilcellulose Conservation of red guava [79]; of plum [80]; postharvest quality of citrus fruit [81]; Shelf life extension of sauced silver carp [68]; of walnuts [82]; cold stored grapes [83]
Pectin Minimize post-harvest decay of tomatoes[84]; shelf life extension of strawberry [85]; fresh cut apple [86]; raspberry fruit [71];