Simple Kumar*1, Tripti Bhatnagar2 and Vigya Mishra3
1Noida International University,Greater Noida,U.P and 2 Codon Biotech Pvt. Ltd, Noida, U.P3Amity International Centre For Post Harvest Technology and Cold ChainManagement,
Amity University,Noida
Email: simple.bt28@gmail.com
Received-17.09.2016, Revised-27.09.2016
Abstract: The aim ofthis research is to studythe application of plant natural extracts Aloevera and neem for extending the storage period of tomato. The effect of different formulations of Aloe vera and neem based herbal extract coatings on tomatoes stored at refrigerated condition(4°C) was investigated.PLW,Firmness, total soluble solids, sensory characteristics were analyzed at regular intervals during the storage period.Tomatoes in control showed a rapid deterioration with an estimated shelf life period of 18 days. On the contrary,the coatings on tomatoes extended the shelf life up to 36days. From the results, it was concluded that the use of Aloe vera and neem based plant natural extract coating leads to increased tomato shelf-life.
Keywords: Aloe vera, Neem extract, Coatings, Shelflife, Tomato
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