Eugenia Ortiz

Eugenia Ortiz


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Academic Career Length

8Years (2019-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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5 June 2019 in Coatings
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MGMayra Zulema Treviño Garza
Mayra Zulema Treviño Garza
RCRuth C. Correa-Cerón
Ruth C. Correa-Cerón
EOEugenia Ortiz
Eugenia Ortiz
KSKarla K. Solís-Arévalo
Karla K. Solís-Arévalo
SCSandra Castillo
Sandra Castillo
KNKatiushka Arévalo Niño
Katiushka Arévalo Niño
We have evaluated the effect of edible coatings (ECs) based on linseed mucilage (LM), chitosan (CH), and their combination (LMCH) on the quality and shelf life of fresh-cut cantaloupe. Cantaloupe was washed, sanitized, and processed (peeled, seeded, and cut) and then coated by immersion, packed, and stored for 18 days at 4 °C. The ECs were effective at reducing the juice leakage and softening of the product. The EC based on CH was the most effective at preserving the color parameter and reducing the general microbiological growth. However, the LMCH combination decreased the antimicrobial effect of chitosan against microorganisms. Also, CH and LM ECs helped preserve the overall sensory characteristics, increasing the acceptance to 12–15 days. Finally, the LMCH combination helped preserve the characteristics of color and odor; however, it modified the texture and taste of fresh-cut cantaloupe and its sensory acceptance was similar to the control (up to 9 days).