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New Chitosan-Onion Films Help Keep Cherry Tomatoes Fresh Longer
Jim Crocker
24th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Shenyang Medical College, China, developed composite films using chitosan and onion polysaccharide to preserve cherry tomatoes
- Adding onion polysaccharide to chitosan films significantly improved their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties
- The composite films effectively delayed spoilage and maintained the quality of cherry tomatoes during storage
References
Main Study
1) Innovative chitosan-onion polysaccharide composite films: A study on the preservation effects on cherry tomatoes.
Published 23rd July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.17262
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