Impact of Bacterial Cellulose Nanocrystals-Gelatin/Cinnamon Essential Oil Emulsion Coatings on the Quality Attributes of ‘Red Delicious’ Apples
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Abstract
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of bacterial cellulose nanocrystals (BCNCs)-gelatin (GelA)/cinnamon essential oil (CEO) emulsion coatings containing various CEO concentrations (1200, 1800, and 2400 μL/L) in retarding ripening and senescence of ‘Red Delicious’ apples during cold storage (60 days at 4 °C). Coatings decreased the weight loss (WL) (~3.6%), as compared to uncoated fruit (~4.8%). A direct relationship between CEO concentration and respiration rate/ethylene production was also disclosed. Flesh firmness was higher for coated samples, with better results detected especially when the highest amount of CEO was applied (36.48 N for the 2400 μL/L delivered dose vs. 32.60 N for the 1200 μL/L one). These findings were corroborated by additional tests on the surface color, total acidity, soluble solids content, pH, ascorbic acid, and activities of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) and peroxidase (POD). This study demonstrated the capability of BCNCs-GelA/CEO systems to dramatically enhance the storability and quality of apples during refrigerated storage, thus avoiding undesired losses and increasing the economic performance of fresh fruit industries.
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OpenAlex topics: Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management · Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging · Pineapple and bromelain studies
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Department of Biosystems Engineering, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Daneshgah Street, Ardabil 56199-11367, Iran
Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Daneshgah Street, Ardabil 56199-11367, Iran
Department of Horticulture, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Daneshgah Street, Ardabil 56199-11367, Iran
Department of Plant Protection, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Daneshgah Street, Ardabil 56199-11367, Iran
DeFENS, Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, Food Packaging Lab, University of Milan, Via Celoria 2—I, 20133 Milan, Italy
Funding
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili (Ardabil, Iran)
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