EFFICACY OF EDIBLE COATINGS ON JUJUBE (ZIZIPHUS MAURITIANA LAMK.) FRUITS : A REVIEW

Abstract

Nowadays, Jujube fruits have tremendously marketed value because of its rich nutritive value. Jujube has a meagre storage life (2-4 days) in ambient condition because of its highly perishable nature. The edible coating is an efficient approach to solve this problem as It contains edible substances like polysaccharide, proteins, lipids to protect the fruits. It is safe for the environment and human consumption. Nowadays, herbal edible coatings are utilized because of its nutritional value and beneficial for human health. Edible coatings on jujube maintained the quality, increase the shelf life and prevent microbial growth in both ambient and cold storage condition.