A layer of coating such as wax is applied on some fruits and
vegetables. Waxing of fruit and vegetables is also common. It prevents moisture loss and enhances
the appearances of the fruits and vegetables. Waxed fruit need to be washed thoroughly or peeled before eating.
The advantages and disadvantages are as follow
Advantage
- Prevent moisture loss.
- Improve appearance.
- Reduce the susceptibility to Chilling Injury.
- Decrease the rate of transpiration.
- Prevent other phsical damage.
- Artificial appearance.
- Added cost.
- Surface burn.
- Wax whiting(chalking).
- Off-flavor development.
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