antibacterial produce coating (IMAGE)

Texas A&M University

antibacterial produce coating

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Many fruits and vegetables already have a layer of food-grade wax that is applied for cosmetic reasons and to prevent water loss. This method combines such wax with nano-encapsulated cinnamon-bark essential oil in protein carriers to enhance them with antibacterial properties.

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Texas A&M University Engineering

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