Project
Title
Coating von Obst und Gemüse; Produkt- und Verbraucherverhalten
Acronym
Fruit-Coat
Start
01.09.2020
End
30.09.2021
Coordinating Institute
Leibniz-Institut für Agrartechnik und Bioökonomie e.V. (ATB)
Coordinator
Project team ATB
Allocated to research program
Summary
Packaging of fruit and vegetables is necessary to extend shelf life and increase safety. The use of plastic packaging is increasingly coming under criticism. An alternative can be the coating - a thin film on the surface of the product, which increases the CO2 concentration in the product and reduces the O2 level; it also reduces water loss.
Within the scope of the project, various aspects of the coating will be put to the test such as:
- physiological effect of different (edible) coatings on the market on selected products
- Effect of the coating on the external appearance and especially on the smell of selected fruits and vegetables
In addition, consumer surveys on products with coating will be carried out .
Funding
QS-Wissenschaftsfonds Obst, Gemüse und Kartoffeln vertreten durch QS Fachgesellschaft Obst-Gemüse-Kartoffeln GmbH
