Hydrocolloid‐Lipid Coating Affect on Weight Loss, Pectin Content, and Textural Quality of Green Bell Peppers

Abstract

ABSTRACT Three coatings containing a hydrocolloid‐lipid blend combination were developed and applied to green bell peppers. Peppers were refrigerated and monitored over a 5‐week period to determine pectin content and textural quality. Pectin content decrease was significantly (p < 0.05) greater in the uncoated peppers during the storage period. Weight loss also occurred in the uncoated peppers at a significantly greater rate, while respiration rates and puncture score differences were insignificant among all groups. The results indicate that the coatings were effective in maintaining quality during storage. A better procedure is recommended for puncture analysis.