The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of edible coating pre-treatments on the retention of provitamin A during pumpkin drying. The coatings used were based on native and modified maize and cassava starch. To ...

The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of edible coating pre-treatments on the retention of provitamin A during pumpkin drying. The coatings used were based on native and modified maize and cassava starch. To ...

Confectionery coatings are popular for industrial and home applications because they enhance the food aspect, giving texture, gloss, color, and sweet flavor. There is a need to give special attention to the application of ...

Edible films and coatings are promising systems to be used as active ingredient carriers. As they can be consider both a packaging and a food component, they have to fulfill specific requirements: good sensory attributes, ...

The edible coating applied to food pieces prior to hot air drying is a technology that can improve the nutritional and sensory qualities of dehydrated products. The effects of the pectin coating technique on the drying ...