Transparent and water-resistant edible coatings for sustainable post-harvest preservation of banana

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of transparent, water-resistant edible coatings on the post-harvest preservation of bananas.
• Developed various formulations of edible coatings.
• Applied coatings to freshly harvested bananas.
• Assessed water loss and spoilage rates over time.
• Coated bananas showed significantly lower water loss compared to uncoated ones.
• The shelves life of bananas was extended with the edible coatings.
• Overall quality of bananas was maintained longer due to reduced spoilage.