• Anil B
• Jupalli Aishwarya

Fruit waxing is the process of applying of a thin layer of coatings aids in preventing fruit skin dents, splits, and moisture loss, to enhance nutritional values and their shelf life. This study evaluates the effectiveness of edible polysaccharide coatings derived from flaxseed, fenugreek seed, and jowar on the preservation of bananas compared to traditional wax coatings. The polysaccharide coatings were applied to bananas and assessed for sensory attributes, nutritional quality, and microbial safety over a 9-day storage period. Results demonstrated that bananas coated with flaxseed polysaccharides exhibited superior preservation of sensory attributes, maintaining higher scores in appearance, aroma, taste, texture, and overall acceptability, with slower degradation compared to uncoated bananas and those coated with fenugreek or jowar polysaccharides. Nutritional analysis indicated effective retention of vitamin C, phenolic content, and total sugars in flaxseed-coated bananas, while microbial analysis showed low bacterial and fungal counts, underscoring the coating's role in extending shelf life and maintaining safety. This study highlights the potential of flaxseed polysaccharide coatings as an effective, healthier alternative to traditional chemical waxes for fruit preservation.

Fruit waxing, polysaccharides edible coating, physicochemical analysis, sensory evaluation

"EFFECT OF JOWAR, FENUGREEK SEEDS AND FLAX SEEDS POLYSACCHARIDES BASED EDIBLE COATINGS ON THE QUALITY ATTRIBUTES AND SHELF-LIFE OF BANANA DURING STORAGE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 8, page no.e445-e456, August-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2408443.pdf

"EFFECT OF JOWAR, FENUGREEK SEEDS AND FLAX SEEDS POLYSACCHARIDES BASED EDIBLE COATINGS ON THE QUALITY ATTRIBUTES AND SHELF-LIFE OF BANANA DURING STORAGE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 8, page no. ppe445-e456, August-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2408443.pdf