Research Article

Effect of Opuntia ficus-indica Mucilage Edible Coating in Combination with Ascorbic Acid, on Strawberry Fruit Quality during Cold Storage

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Influence of coating and time of storage on the overall visual quality of strawberry fruits (C: control fruits; MA: fruits coated with cactus mucilage + ascorbic acid; scores: 5, excellent or having a fresh appearance; 3, average limit of marketability; 1, unmarketable).