Effect of chitosan-palm stearin edible coating on the post harvest life of star fruits (Averrhoa carambola L.) stored at room temperature

International Food Research Journal

Volumn 19, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 1433-1438

  Hanani, M Z Nurul ^a   Zahrah, M S Halimahton ^a   Zaibunnisa, A H ^a  

^a UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

Chitosan; Edible coating; Emulsion; Palm stearin; Physicochemical properties

Indexed keywords

AVERRHOA CARAMBOLA;

EID: 84870537429     PISSN: 19854668     EISSN: 22317546     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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