Angelucia Gonçalves Parente

INTRODUCTION As consumer demand for convenient, safe and high-quality foods continues to rise, food packaging has become a strategic component in modern food systems, contributing to containment, protection, communication and product integrity.1 Beyond these essential functions, packaging plays a pivotal role in maintaining the microbiological and physicochemical quality of foods, directly influencing shelf life and minimising postharvest losses.1, 2 These aspects are particularly critical...

INTRODUCTION The use of edible coatings has gained prominence as a sustainable and effective strategy for preserving postharvest quality, particularly in tropical fruits such as mangoes (Mangifera indica).1 Coatings help protect fruit from physical, chemical and microbial deterioration, thereby extending postharvest life, improving marketability and preserving nutritional and nutraceutical properties.2, 3 Mangoes, known for their high perishability, hold significant economic and nutritional...