Optimization of polysaccharides-based nanoemulsion using response surface methodology and application to improve postharvest storage of apple (Malus domestica)

Impact of Bacterial Cellulose Nanocrystals-Gelatin/Cinnamon Essential Oil Emulsion Coatings on the Quality Attributes of ‘Red Delicious’ Apples

“…These findings are de in accordance with those reported by Rashid et al [19] and Rahimi et al [73] fo and peaches, respectively, where it has been proved that coatings and EO remark proved both sensory scores and overall acceptance of fruits during storage. M Rashid et al [19] reported that the highest tested CEO concentration was the most in maintaining the sensory characteristics of apple fruits during cold storage (60 d storage at 5 °C), thus corroborating our results.…”

“…A different scenario was observed after In full agreement with our previous findings [26], the protective effect against water losses was eventually emphasized at the highest applied concentration of essential oil, owing to the larger presence of hydrophobic CEO droplets which might have consistently inhibited evaporative phenomena. These results are consistent with previously reported studies in which biopolymer coatings were deposited on apples [4,16,19,21,22,24] while being in contrast with the results achieved by Sapper et al [14,15], who reported on the coating ineffectiveness to prevent or reduce weight loss from apples. The authors explained this result according to two main reasons: (i) the very hydrophilic nature of the applied polymers, which increased the water vapor permeability, and (ii) the low amount of solids that adhered to the surface of the fruit, which yielded final coatings that were too thin.…”

“…To this end, several studies have been recently carried out to test a range of coating formulations, with the latter being successfully demonstrated to boost the postharvest shelf life and quality of apples. For example, starch-gellan coatings with thyme essential oil were deposited on 'Golden Delicious' apples [15]; wheat straw arabinoxylan and β-glucan stearic acid ester coatings were evaluated on 'Rich Red' apples [16], and 'Royal Delicious' apples [17]; corn-starch-based coatings with and without calcium were tested on 'Cashew' apples [18]; polyvinyl alcohol coating incorporating carvacrol was tested on 'Golden Delicious' apples [14]; fenugreek and flaxseed coatings with corn oil were also evaluated on apples [19]. Other coatings used on apples have been chitosan with banana peel extract [20]; starch-based coating on 'Gropps pink' apples [21]; chitosan coating combined with ethanolic extract of licorice [22]; tragacanth gum coating containing aloe vera on 'Red/Golden Delicious' apples [23]; nanochitosan coating on 'Golab Kohanz' apples [4]; and chitosan coating mixed with olive leaf and pomace extracts [24].…”

Watermelon nutrition profile, antioxidant activity, and processing

“…Pre-and postharvest factors influence the nutritional profile of watermelon produce. Genotypic variations exist within every group of commodities, with variation in postharvest life composition and quality (Rashid et al, 2020;Raza et al, 2019). A multidisciplinary method should be applied to emphasize nutritional and quality enhancement, exhibiting significant influence on human wellness and nutrition.…”

A Combination of Melatonin and Ethanol Treatment Improves Postharvest Quality in Bitter Melon Fruit

“…Central composite design (CCD) of RSM can provide a reasonable amount of information for lack-of-fit testing without involving an abnormally large amount of design points [ 18 ]. It has been used for the optimization of postharvest apple [ 19 ] and pear [ 20 ] preservation. Therefore, in the present study, the optimal conditions of a combined treatment of MT and ethanol were evaluated by RSM.…”