Prefreezing application of whey protein-based edible coating to maintain quality attributes of strawberries
- Soazo, Marina del Valle
- Pérez, Leonardo Martín
- Rubiolo, Amelia Catalina
- Verdini, Roxana Andrea
DOIAbstract
Prefreezing application of whey protein concentrate (WPC)‐based edible coating to maintain quality attributes of strawberries was studied. Beeswax (BW) was added to the solutions (0%, 20% and 40% with respect to the solids contained in the mixture WPC/glycerol). Coated and control fruits were frozen, stored at −20 °C and thawed. After thawing, weight loss, firmness, microstructure and colour parameters were measured. Coating with 20% BW reduced strawberries weight loss after thawing (55%). Strawberries firmness was maintained equally in all groups analysed although a slight improvement at the cell microstructure alterations caused by the freezing process was observed in coated fruits. Strawberries brightness was similar in all groups. Colou...
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