Evaluation of base ingredients for edible coating of fresh-cut apples to preserve the quality during cold storage
摘要
This study evaluated various ingredients and their combinations to develop an optimal edible coating for improving the quality of perishable fresh-cut apples during cold storage. Among 10 edible coating ingredients tested for color retention at 10 °C, potato starch was the most effective, followed by chitosan and carboxymethyl cellulose, as reflected in the browning index after 7 days: 32.67 ± 0.87 for potato starch, 46.05 ± 2.91 for chitosan, 51.82 ± 4.72 for carboxymethyl cellulose, and 23.70 ± 1.84 for the control, consisting of fresh-cut apples that were not stored. To optimize edible coating, a mixed solution containing 1% ascorbic acid (AA), with or without calcium chloride (CC), and 0.5–2% potato starch was applied for 1 min, and the formulation with 1% potato starch, 1% AA, 1% CC, and 2% glycerol proved most effective, preserving appearance, color, browning index, and firmness at levels comparable to the control over 15 days of storage at 10 °C.