ABSTRACT

Subatmospheric (Hypobaric) Storage....................................................................... 538 16.4.3Packaging with Edible Coating Materials ................................................................540 16.4.4Osmotic Membrane (OSMEMB) Coatings .............................................................. 541

16.5 Edible Coating Technology for Fresh and Lightly Processed Fruits and Vegetables ........... 541 16.5.1General...................................................................................................................... 541 16.5.2Film/Coating Components and Additives ................................................................ 541

16.5.2.1Hydrocolloids ............................................................................................. 542 16.5.2.2Lipids .........................................................................................................546 16.5.2.3 Composites/Bilayers ..................................................................................548