Effect of Aloe vera gel edible coating on bioactive compounds of cherry tomato during storage at different temperatures

Abstract

Conclusion: Based on the findings of the current study, the 75% v/v A. vera gel coating could be a promising natural coating agent for preservation of bioactive compounds of cherry tomatoes during the postharvest life especially at storage temperature of 5 ºC.

Keywords

• antiradical activity
• total phenolic compounds
• ascorbic acid
• cherry tomato
• aloe vera
• lycopene