Postharvest Application of Aloe vera Gel-Based Edible Coating to Improve the Quality and Storage Stability of Fresh-Cut Papaya

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Trend of weight loss (%) and firmness (N) of fresh-cut papaya fruit cold stored and treated with edible coating. Values were recorded at 0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 days at 5°C and RH 90%. Significant values are indicated with equal letters in each step.

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