Edible coating for plant matter
US9648890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention discloses composition and methods for reducing the weight loss and/or preserving the natural gloss of post-harvest edible plant matter. In particular, the methods comprising applying to the surface of the plant matter a composition comprising an edible wax having a melting temperature below 70° C.; a hydrocolloid; a fatty acid; an emulsifier; and water, wherein said edible wax is present in a weight percent ranging from about 10% to about 25% of the total weight of the composition.
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