Effect of mango kernel seed starch-based active edible coating functionalized with lemongrass essential oil on the shelf-life of guava fruit

In the present investigation, mango kernel seed starch-based edible coating was developed combined with different concentrations of lemongrass essential oil (EO). The effects formulations, such as T1 (2% starch); T2 starch + 0.25% oil); T3 0.5% and T4 1% oil), were investigated for physiological, physiochemical, microbiological properties fresh guava fruit stored at 23 ± 2°C a relative humidity 85 5% up to 9 days. Results study revealed that effective in enhancing storage life by maintaining their quality attributes. Treatment (T3) most significant (P < 0.05) treatment reduce physiological loss weight oxidation rate while physiochemical characteristics, acidity, total soluble solids, textural property, phenolic contents, sensory profiles samples, followed treatment. microbial load yeast mold also reduced treatments. All treatments potent enhance improving post-harvest attributes days storage. However, retention higher observed