Smartcoat fruit coating concentrate

Smartcoat fruit coating concentrate

Chitosan + Aloe Vera Gel based coating for Pineapple Fruit Freshness. It is a liquid edible solution based post-harvest treatment to protect and extend the storage and shelf life of fruit.

Benefits

• The product inhibits water loss while allowing gas exchange between the fruit and its environment.
• Reduces weight loss and excess respiration, resulting in firmer cherries with less pitting.
• Cherry stems stay greener longer, due to greater moisture retention.
• Gives sheen to cherries without leaving an oily or greasy film on the fruit.
• Widely used in the fresh pear industry to reduce bruising, weight loss, preserve green color, and fruit pressure in storage, without delaying normal ripening processes for consumers.

Principal Use

The product is a Chitosan + Aloe Vera Gel based coating used on Pineapple to control weight loss and excess respiration, retain moisture, and preserve natural color of fruit.

Instructions for use

Shake well before use. To aid mixing, store the unopened container at 15-30˚C prior to use (60-85˚F). Pour entire contents of container slowly in the water flow as the treatment tank is filled. Leave diluted product for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For pineapple the 1 L content bottle to be mixed with 5 L water for maximum treatment result.

If fungicides are used, add them to the diluted product. Treat fruit by any method which ensures total coverage, i.e. dip, drench or spray methods. Diluted product may be used for up to 5 days.

IMPORTANT

EVERY INGREDIENT OF THE FINAL CONTENT IS APPROVED UNDER FSSAI PROPRIETARY FOOD PRODUCTS.