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Abstract
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Application of bio-based edible coatings, which
are in line with sustainable agriculture practices, has been
a hot topic in recent years. In order to evaluate the effect
of A l o e v e ra L. gel coating, on the store ability of peach
fruits, a 30-day postharvest experiment with 10-day sampling intervals was performed. A. vera gel coating had significant positive effects on the weight loss, color change,
and sensory evaluation. The amount of weight loss, color
change, Total Soluble Solids (TSS) and Titratable Acidity
(TA) in coating was lower than control. Furthermore, our
results showed that A. vera gel coating can enhance visual
properties, and could also lead in more favourable taste and
texture. Regarding the obtained results, it can be suggested
that A. vera gel coating can enhance the qualitative and
quantitative post-harvest traits of fruits, hence, it could be
a suitable alternative for chemicals preservative in commercial storage of peach fruits
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