date:Sep 17, 2013
exchange, protect food in other ways
According to Mr Pavlath, todays edible films allow that exchange of gasses and have other features that maintain freshness, flavour, aroma, texture and nutritional value. He said they generally provide the same protection against bacteria as the natural skin, if the foods are handled under sterile conditions when they are cut in the factory. The foods are either sprayed with or immersed in the liquid coating after cutting. The finished fruits and vegetables