date:Aug 30, 2012
Scientists from the National Institute of Food Science Technology, (NIFSAT) University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) tested edible coatings on strawberries, apples, mangoes and apricots.
Under the supervision of principal investigator, Dr. Masood Sadiq Butt, researchers worked to extend the shelf life of the different fruits with different coatings.
The work entitled: Developing and exploring the role of edible coatings to improve the quality and shelf life of whole and minimally processe