Chitosan films and coatings prevent losses of fresh fruit nutritional quality: A review

Trends in Food Science and Technology

Volumn 46, Issue 2, 2015, Pages 159-166

  Kerch, Garry ^a  

^a RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY   (Latvia)

Author keywords

Barrier properties; Chitosan; Edible coatings; Polyphenols; Vitamin C

Indexed keywords

ANTIOXIDANTS; ASCORBIC ACID; CHITIN; CHITOSAN; DIGITAL STORAGE; FOOD ADDITIVES; FOOD STORAGE; FRUITS; MOISTURE CONTROL; NANOCOMPOSITE FILMS; SELF ASSEMBLY; SUNFLOWER OIL; VEGETABLES;

BARRIER PROPERTIES; CHITOSAN - BASED COATINGS; EDIBLE COATING; FRUITS AND VEGETABLES; LAYER BY LAYER SELF ASSEMBLY; NUTRITIONAL QUALITIES; POLYPHENOLS; VITAMIN C;

COATINGS;

EID: 84947716821     PISSN: 09242244     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2015.10.010     Document Type: Review

References (104)

1. Abdollahi M., Rezaei M., Farzi G. A novel active bionanocomposite film incorporating rosemary essential oil and nanoclay into chitosan. Journal of Food Engineering 2012, 111(2):343-350.
2. Abugoch L., Tapia C., Plasencia D., Pastor A., Castro-Mandujano O., López L., et al. Shelf-life of fresh blueberries coated with quinoa protein/chitosan/sunflower oil edible film. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 2015, 10.1002/jsfa.7132.
3. Adila S.N., Suyatma N.E., Firlieyanti A.S., Bujang A. Antimicrobial and physical properties of chitosan film as affected by solvent types and glycerol as plasticizer. Advanced Materials Research 2013, 748:155-159. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.748.155.
4. Ahlawat A., Saha A., Tyagi Y.K., Gupta R.K. Development of chitosan based edible coatings to study Sapota (Manilkara zapota) fruit shelf life. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research 2015, 7(1):879-885.
5. Andriantsitohaina R., Auger C., Chataigneau T., Étienne-Selloum N., Li H., Martínez M.C., et al. Molecular mechanisms of the cardiovascular protective effects of polyphenols. British Journal of Nutrition 2012, 108:1532-1549.
6. Arnon H., Granit R., Porat R., Poverenov E. Development of polysaccharides-based edible coatings for citrus fruits: a layer-by-layer approach. Food Chemistry 2015, 166:465-472.
7. Arnon H., Zaitsev Y., Porat R., Poverenov E. Effects of carboxymethyl cellulose and chitosan bilayer edible coating on postharvest quality of citrus fruit. Postharvest Biology and Technology 2014, 87:21-26.
8. Ashor A.W., Lara J., Mathers J.C., Siervo M. Effect of vitamin C on endothelial function in health and disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Atherosclerosis 2014, 235(1):9-20.
9. Azevedo A.N., Buarque P.R., Cruz E.M.O., Blank A.F., Alves P.B., Nunes M.L., et al. Response surface methodology for optimisation of edible chitosan coating formulations incorporating essential oil against several foodborne pathogenic bacteria. Food Control 2014, 43:1-9.
10. Ban Z., Wei W., Yang X., Feng J., Guan J., Li L. Combination of heat treatment and chitosan coating to improve postharvest quality of wolfberry (Lycium barbarum). International Journal of Food Science & Technology 2015, 50:1019-1025. 10.1111/ijfs.12734.
11. Baptista F.I., Henriques A.G., Silva A.M., Wiltfang J., da Cruz e Silva O.A. Flavonoids as therapeutic compounds targeting key proteins involved in Alzheimer's disease. ACS Chemical Neuroscience 2014, 5(2):83-92.
12. Benhabiles M.S., Tazdait D., Abdi N., Lounici H., Drouiche N., Goosen M.F.A., et al. Assessment of coating tomato fruit with shrimp shell chitosan and N, O-carboxymethyl chitosan on postharvest preservation. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization 2013, 7(2):66-74.
13. Boeing H., Bechthold A., Bub A., Ellinger S., Haller D., Kroke A., et al. Critical review: vegetables and fruit in the prevention of chronic diseases. European Journal of Nutrition 2012, 51(6):637-663.
14. Bonilla J., Atarés L., Vargas M., Chiralt A. Edible films and coatings to prevent the detrimental effect of oxygen on food quality: possibilities and limitations. Journal of Food Engineering 2012, 110:208-213.
15. Brasil I.M., Gomes C., Puerta-Gomez A., Castell-Perez M.E., Moreira R.G. Polysaccharide-based multilayered antimicrobial edible coating enhances quality of fresh-cut papaya. LWT-Food Science and Technology 2012, 47:39-45.
16. Cheng S.Y., Wang B.J., Weng Y.M. Antioxidant and antimicrobial edible zein/chitosan composite films fabricated by incorporation of phenolic compounds and dicarboxylic acids. LWT-Food Science and Technology 2015, 10.1016/j.lwt.2015.03.030.
17. Chiabrando V., Giacalone G. Anthocyanins, phenolics and antioxidant capacity after fresh storage of blueberry treated with edible coatings. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 2015, 10.3109/09637486.2014.986075.
18. Chien P.J., Sheu F., Yang F.H. Effects of edible chitosan coating on quality and shelf life of sliced mango fruit. Journal of Food Engineering 2007, 78(1):225-229.
19. Cissé M., Montet D., Loiseau G., Ducamp-Collin M.N. Influence of the concentrations of chitosan and glycerol on edible film properties showed by response surface methodology. Journal of Polymers and the Environment 2012, 20(3):830-837.
20. Correa-Betanzo J., Allen-Vercoe E., McDonald J., Schroeter K., Corredig M., Paliyath G. Stability and biological activity of wild blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) polyphenols during simulated in vitro gastrointestinal digestion. Food Chemistry 2014, 165:522-531.
21. Dhall R.K. Advances in edible coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables: a review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 2013, 53(5):435-450.
22. Duda-Chodak A., Tarko T., Satora P., Sroka P. Interaction of dietary compounds, especially polyphenols, with the intestinal microbiota: a review. European Journal of Nutrition 2015, 54:325-341. 10.1007/s00394-015-0852-y.
23. El-Eleryan E.E. Effect of chitosan and green tea on the quality of Washington navel orange during cold storage. American Journal of Plant Physiology 2015, 10:43-54.
24. Elbarbary A.M., Mostafa T.B. Effect of γ-rays on carboxymethyl chitosan for use as antioxidant and preservative coating for peach fruit. Carbohydrate Polymers 2014, 104:109-117.
25. Elsabee M.Z., Abdou E.S. Chitosan based edible films and coatings: a review. Materials Science and Engineering C: Materials for Biological Applications 2014, 33(4):1819-1841.
26. Eshghi S., Hashemi M., Mohammadi A., Badii F., Mohammadhoseini Z., Ahmadi K. Effect of nanochitosan-based coating with and without copper loaded on physicochemical and bioactive components of fresh strawberry fruit (Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne) during storage. Food and Bioprocess Technology 2014, 7(8):2397-2409.
27. Fang Z., Bhandari B. Encapsulation of polyphenols-a review. Trends in Food Science & Technology 2010, 21(10):510-523.
28. Friedman M., Juneja V.K. Review of antimicrobial and antioxidative activities of chitosans in food. Journal of Food Protection 2010, 73(9):1737-1761.
29. Gao P., Zhu Z., Zhang P. Effects of chitosan-glucose complex coating on postharvest quality and shelf life of table grapes. Carbohydrate Polymers 2013, 95(1):371-378.
30. Ghasemnezhad M., Zareh S., Rassa M., Sajedi R.H. Effect of chitosan coating on maintenance of aril quality, microbial population and PPO activity of pomegranate (Punica granatum L. cv. Tarom) at cold storage temperature. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 2013, 93:368-374.
31. Giannakas A., Grigoriadi K., Leontiou A., Barkoula N.M., Ladavos A. Preparation, characterization, mechanical and barrier properties investigation of chitosan-clay nanocomposites. Carbohydrate Polymers 2014, 108:103-111.
32. Gol N.B., Chaudhari M.L., Rao T.V.R. Effect of edible coatings on quality and shelf life of carambola (Averrhoa carambola L.) fruit during storage. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2015, 52:78-91.
33. Gol N.B., Patel P.R., Rao T.V.R. Improvement of quality and shelf-life of strawberries with edible coatings enriched with chitosan. Postharvest Biology and Technology 2013, 85:185-195.
34. Han C., Zuo J., Wang Q., Xu L., Zhai B., Wang Z., et al. Effects of chitosan coating on postharvest quality and shelf life of sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica) during storage. Scientia Horticulturae 2014, 166:1-8.
35. Hong K., Xie J., Zhang L., Sun D., Gong D. Effects of chitosan coating on postharvest life and quality of guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruit during cold storage. Scientia Horticulturae 2012, 144:172-178.
36. Ibrahim S.M., Nahar S., Islam J.M., Islam M., Hoque M.M., Huque R., et al. Effect of low molecular weight chitosan coating on physico-chemical properties and shelf life extension of pineapple (Ananas sativus). Journal of Forest Products & Industries 2014, 3(3):161-166.
37. Jafarizadeh Malmiri H., Osman A., Tan C.P., Abdul Rahman R. Development of an edible coating based on chitosan-glycerol to delay 'Berangan' banana (Musa sapientum cv. Berangan) ripening process. International Food Research Journal 2011, 18(3):989-997.
38. Jayamani J., Shanmugam G. Gallic acid, one of the components in many plant tissues, is a potential inhibitor for insulin amyloid fibril formation. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 2014, 85:352-358.
39. Jiang T., Feng L., Li J. Changes in microbial and postharvest quality of shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes) treated with chitosan-glucose complex coating under cold storage. Food Chemistry 2012, 131(3):780-786.
40. Kalt W., Forney C.F., Martin A., Prior R.L. Antioxidant capacity, vitamin C, phenolics, and anthocyanins after fresh storage of small fruits. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 1999, 47(11):4638-4644.
41. Kang J.S., Yoon Y.D., Han M.H., Han S.B., Lee K., Park S.K., et al. Equol inhibits nitric oxide production and inducible nitric oxide synthase gene expression through down-regulating the activation of Akt. International Immunopharmacology 2007, 7(4):491-499.
42. Karlsen A., Retterstøl L., Laake P., Paur I., Kjølsrud-Bøhn S., Sandvik L., et al. Anthocyanins inhibit nuclear factor-κB activation in monocytes and reduce plasma concentrations of pro-inflammatory mediators in healthy adults. The Journal of Nutrition 2007, 137(8):1951-1954.
43. Kasirga Y., Oral A., Caner C. Preparation and characterization of chitosan/montmorillonite-K10 nanocomposites films for food packaging applications. Polymer Composites 2012, 33(11):1874-1882.
44. Kerch G. The potential of chitosan and its derivatives in prevention and treatment of age-related diseases. Marine Drugs 2015, 13(4):2158-2182. 10.3390/md13042158.
45. Kerch G., Korkhov V. Effect of storage time and temperature on structure, mechanical and barrier properties of chitosan-based films. European Food Research and Technology 2011, 232(1):17-22.
46. Kerch G., Sabovics M., Kruma Z., Kampuse S., Straumite E. Effect of chitosan and chitooligosaccharide on vitamin C and polyphenols contents in cherries and strawberries during refrigerated storage. European Food Research and Technology 2011, 233(2):351-358.
47. Khan A., Khan R.A., Salmieri S., Le Tien C., Riedl B., Bouchard J., et al. Mechanical and barrier properties of nanocrystalline cellulose reinforced chitosan based nanocomposite films. Carbohydrate Polymers 2012, 90(4):1601-1608.
48. Khan F., Ray S., Craigie A.M., Kennedy G., Hill A., Barton K.L., et al. Lowering of oxidative stress improves endothelial function in healthy subjects with habitually low intake of fruit and vegetables: a randomized controlled trial of antioxidant-and polyphenol-rich blackcurrant juice. Free Radical Biology and Medicine 2014, 72:232-237.
49. Kondo Y., Sakuma R., Ichisawa M., Ishihara K., Kubo M., Handa S., et al. Potato chip intake increases ascorbic acid levels and decreases reactive oxygen species in SMP30/GNL knockout mouse tissues. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2014, 62(38):9286-9295.
50. Kou X.H., Guo W.L., Guo R.Z., Li X.Y., Xue Z.H. Effects of chitosan, calcium chloride, and pullulan coating treatments on antioxidant activity in pear cv."Huang guan" during storage. Food and Bioprocess Technology 2014, 7(3):671-681.
51. Lakey-Beitia J., Berrocal R., Rao K.S., Durant A.A. Polyphenols as therapeutic molecules in Alzheimer's disease through modulating amyloid pathways. Molecular Neurobiology 2015, 51(2):466-479.
52. Leifert W.R., Abeywardena M.Y. Cardioprotective actions of grape polyphenols. Nutrition Research 2008, 28:729-737.
53. Li A.N., Li S., Zhang Y.J., Xu X.R., Chen Y.M., Li H.B. Resources and biological activities of natural polyphenols. Nutrients 2014, 6(12):6020-6047.
54. Lin D., Zhao Y. Innovations in the development and application of edible coatings for fresh and minimally processed fruits and vegetables. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety 2007, 6:60-75.
55. Li H., Peng L. Antimicrobial and antioxidant surface modification of cellulose fibers using layer-by-layer deposition of chitosan and lignosulfonates. Carbohydrate Polymers 2015, 124:35-42.
56. Liu H.T., Li W.M., Xu G., Li X.Y., Bai X.F., Wei P., et al. Chitosan oligosaccharides attenuate hydrogen peroxide-induced stress injury in human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Pharmacological Research 2009, 59(3):167-175.
57. Liu K., Yuan C., Chen Y., Li H., Liu J. Combined effects of ascorbic acid and chitosan on the quality maintenance and shelf life of plums. Scientia Horticulturae 2014, 176:45-53.
58. Martiñon M.E., Moreira R.G., Castell-Perez M.E., Gomes C. Development of a multilayered antimicrobial edible coating for shelf-life extension of fresh-cut cantaloupe (Cucumis melo L.) stored at 4 °C. LWT - Food Science and Technology 2014, 56:341-350.
59. May J.M. How does ascorbic acid prevent endothelial dysfunction?. Free Radical Biology and Medicine 2000, 28(9):1421-1429.
60. Medeiros B.G.S., Pinheiro A.C., Carneiro-da-Cunha M.G., Vicente A.A. Development and characterization of a nanomultilayer coating of pectin and chitosan-Evaluation of its gas barrier properties and application on 'Tommy Atkins' mangoes. Journal of Food Engineering 2012, 110:457-464.
61. Munin A., Edwards-Lévy F. Encapsulation of natural polyphenolic compounds; a review. Pharmaceutics 2011, 3(4):793-829.
62. Mustafa M.A., Ali A., Manickam S., Siddiqui Y. Ultrasound-assisted Chitosan-Surfactant nanostructure assemblies: towards maintaining postharvest quality of tomatoes. Food and Bioprocess Technology 2014, 7(7):2102-2111.
63. Nam N.H. Naturally occurring NF-κB inhibitors. Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2006, 6(8):945-951.
64. Ngoungoure V.L.N., Schluesener J., Moundipa P.F., Schluesener H. Natural polyphenols binding to amyloid: a broad class of compounds to treat different human amyloid diseases. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research 2015, 59:8-20. 10.1002/mnfr.201400290.
65. No H.K., Meyers S.P., Prinyawiwatkul W., Xu Z. Applications of chitosan for improvement of quality and shelf life of foods: a review. Journal of Food Science 2007, 72:R87-R100.
66. Ochoa-Velasco C.E., Guerrero-Beltrán J.Á. Postharvest quality of peeled prickly pear fruit treated with acetic acid and chitosan. Postharvest Biology and Technology 2014, 92:139-145.
67. Ortiz C.M., Vicente A.R., Mauri A.N. Combined use of physical treatments and edible coatings in fresh produce: moving beyond. Stewart Postharvest Review 2014, 10(3):1-6.
68. Parkar S.G., Stevenson D.E., Skinner M.A. The potential influence of fruit polyphenols on colonic microflora and human gut health. International Journal of Food Microbiology 2008, 124(3):295-298. 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2008.03.017.
69. Pereda M., Amica G., Marcovich N.E. Development and characterization of edible chitosan/olive oil emulsion films. Carbohydrate Polymers 2012, 87(2):1318-1325.
70. Pereda M., Dufresne A., Aranguren M.I., Marcovich N.E. Polyelectrolyte films based on chitosan/olive oil and reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals. Carbohydrate Polymers 2014, 101:1018-1026.
71. Petriccione M., De Sanctis F., Pasquariello M.S., Mastrobuoni F., Rega P., Scortichini M., et al. The effect of chitosan coating on the quality and nutraceutical traits of sweet cherry during postharvest life. Food and Bioprocess Technology 2015, 8:394-408.
72. Petriccione M., Mastrobuoni F., Pasquariello M.S., Zampella L., Nobis E., Capriolo G., et al. Effect of chitosan coating on the postharvest quality and antioxidant enzyme system response of strawberry fruit during cold storage. Foods 2015, 4(4):501-523.
73. Pinheiro A.C., Bourbon A.I., Quintas M.A., Coimbra M.A., Vicente A.A. Κ-carrageenan/chitosan nanolayered coating for controlled release of a model bioactive compound. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies 2012, 16:227-232.
74. Poverenov E., Danino S., Horev B., Granit R., Vinokur Y., Rodov V. Layer-by-layer electrostatic deposition of edible coating on fresh cut melon model: anticipated and unexpected effects of alginate-chitosan combination. Food and Bioprocess Technology 2014, 7(5):1424-1432.
75. Pushkala R., Parvathy K.R., Srividya N. Chitosan powder coating, a novel simple technique for enhancement of shelf life quality of carrot shreds stored in macro perforated LDPE packs. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies 2012, 16:11-20.
76. Qiu M., Jiang H., Ren G., Huang J., Wang X. Effect of chitosan coatings on postharvest green asparagus quality. Carbohydrate Polymers 2013, 92(2):2027-2032.
77. Richard T., Papastamoulis Y., Waffo-Teguo P., Monti J.P. 3D NMR structure of a complex between the amyloid beta peptide (1-40) and the polyphenol ε-viniferin glucoside: Implications in Alzheimer's disease. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-General Subjects 2013, 1830(11):5068-5074.
78. Saha A., Gupta R.K., Tyagi Y.K. Effects of edible coatings on the shelf life and quality of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) tubers during storage. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research 2014, 6(12):802-809.
79. Santangelo C., Vari R., Scazzocchio B., Di Benedetto R., Filesi C., Masella R. Polyphenols, intracellular signalling and inflammation. Annali dell'Istituto Superiore di Sanita 2007, 43:394-405.
80. Santhakumar A.B., Kundur A.R., Sabapathy S., Stanley R., Singh I. The potential of anthocyanin-rich Queen Garnet plum juice supplementation in alleviating thrombotic risk under induced oxidative stress conditions. Journal of Functional Foods 2015, 14:747-757.
81. Saxena A., Saxena T.M., Raju P.S., Bawa A.S. Effect of controlled atmosphere storage and chitosan coating on quality of fresh-cut jackfruit bulbs. Food and Bioprocess Technology 2013, 6(8):2182-2189.
82. Scalbert A., Manach C., Morand C., Rémésy C., Jiménez L. Dietary polyphenols and the prevention of diseases. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 2005, 45(4):287-306.
83. Shiekh R.A., Malik M.A., Al-Thabaiti S.A., Shiekh M.A. Chitosan as a novel edible coating for fresh fruits. Food Science and Technology Research 2013, 19:139-155.
84. Shi S., Wang W., Liu L., Wu S., Wei Y., Li W. Effect of chitosan/nano-silica coating on the physicochemical characteristics of longan fruit under ambient temperature. Journal of Food Engineering 2013, 118(1):125-131.
85. Simões A.D.N., Tudela J.A., Allende A., Puschmann R., Gil M.I. Edible coatings containing chitosan and moderate modified atmospheres maintain quality and enhance phytochemicals of carrot sticks. Postharvest Biology and Technology 2013, 51:364-370.
86. Singh T.P., Chatli M.K., Sahoo J. Development of chitosan based edible films: process optimization using response surface methodology. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2015, 52(5):2530-2543.
87. Souza V.C., Monte M.L., Pinto L.A.A. Effect of carp (Cyprinus carpio) oil incorporation on water vapour permeability, mechanical properties and transparency of chitosan films. International Journal of Food Science & Technology 2013, 48:1309-1317.
88. Souza M.P., Vaz A.F.M., Cerqueira M.A., Texeira J.A., Vicente A.A., Carneiro-da-Cunha M.G. Effect of an edible nanomultilayer coating by electrostatic self-assembly on the shelf life of fresh-cut mangoes. Food and Bioprocess Technology 2015, 8:647-654.
89. Sun D., Liang G., Xie J., Lei X., Mo Y. Improved preservation effects of litchi fruit by combining chitosan coating with ascorbic acid treatment during postharvest storage. African Journal of Biotechnology 2010, 9(22):3272-3279.
90. Sun X., Narciso J., Wang Z., Ference C., Bai J., Zhou K. Effects of chitosan-essential oil coatings on safety and quality of fresh blueberries. Journal of Food Science 2014, 79:M955-M960.
91. Sun X., Wang Z., Kadouh H., Zhou K. The antimicrobial, mechanical, physical and structural properties of chitosan-gallic acid films. LWT-Food Science and Technology 2014, 57(1):83-89.
92. Suseno N., Savitri E., Sapei L., Padmawijaya K.S. Improving shelf-life of cavendish banana using chitosan edible coating. Procedia Chemistry 2014, 9. 113-112.
93. Valenzuela C., Abugoch L., Tapia C. Quinoa protein-chitosan-sunflower oil edible film: mechanical, barrier and structural properties. LWT-Food Science and Technology 2013, 50(2):531-537.
94. Varasteh F., Arzani K., Barzegar M., Zamani Z. Changes in anthocyanins in arils of chitosan-coated pomegranate (Punica granatum L. cv. Rabbab-e-Neyriz) fruit during cold storage. Food Chemistry 2012, 130:267-272.
95. Velickova E., Winkelhausen E., Kuzmanova S., Alves V.D., Moldão-Martins M. Impact of chitosan-beeswax edible coatings on the quality of fresh strawberries (Fragaria ananassa cv Camarosa) under commercial storage conditions. LWT - Food Science and Technology 2013, 52:80-92.
96. Wallace T.C. Anthocyanins in cardiovascular disease. Advances in Nutrition: An International Review Journal 2011, 2(1):1-7.
97. Wang S.Y., Gao H. Effect of chitosan-based edible coating on antioxidants, antioxidant enzyme system, and postharvest fruit quality of strawberries (Fragaria x aranassa Duch.). LWT-Food Science and Technology 2013, 52:71-79.
98. Xiao C., Zhu L., Luo W., Song X., Deng Y. Combined action of pure oxygen pretreatment and chitosan coating incorporated with rosemary extracts on the quality of fresh-cut pears. Food Chemistry 2010, 121:1003-1009.
99. Yamagata K., Tagami M., Yamori Y. Dietary polyphenols regulate endothelial function and prevent cardiovascular disease. Nutrition 2015, 31(1):28-37.
100. Yang G., Yue J., Gong X., Qian B., Wang H., Deng Y., et al. Blueberry leaf extracts incorporated chitosan coatings for preserving postharvest quality of fresh blueberries. Postharvest Biology and Technology 2014, 92:46-53.
101. Yang H., Zheng J., Huang C., Zhao X., Chen H., Sun Z. Effects of combined aqueous chlorine dioxide and chitosan coatings on microbial growth and quality maintenance of fresh-cut bamboo shoots (Phyllostachys praecox f. prevernalis.) during storage. Food and Bioprocess Technology 2015, 8:1011-1019.
102. Zhang Z.H., Qin Y.Y., Fan J., Zhao T.R., Cheng C.S. Physical properties and antibacterial activity of a chitosan film incorporated with lavender essential oil. Advanced Materials Research 2013, 706-708:197-200.
103. Zhang S., Yu Y., Xiao C., Wang X., Lei Y. Effect of ultraviolet irradiation combined with chitosan coating on preservation of jujube under ambient temperature. LWT-Food Science and Technology 2014, 57:749-754.
104. Zhang Y., Zhang M., Yang H. Postharvest chitosan-g-salicylic acid application alleviates chilling injury and preserves cucumber fruit quality during cold storage. Food Chemistry 2015, 174:558-563.