The Potential of Beeswax Coating in the Preservation of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Fruits
نویسندگان
1 Biochemistry Unit, Department of Biological sciences, Crawford University, PMB 2001, Igbesa, Ogun State, Nigeria
2 Microbiology Unit, Department of Biological sciences, Crawford University, PMB 2001, Igbesa, Ogun State, Nigeria
doi
10.18502/jfqhc.11.4.17444چکیده
Background: Tomatoes are fruits that are highly prone to spoilage, making them vulnerable to microbial decay. This research aimed to explore the effectiveness of an edible coating, specifically beeswax, in prolonging the shelf-life of tomato fruits. Methods: A total of twenty-four tomatoes were procured from the market in September 2021, washed, ...
