ABSTRACT

This study had as objective to evaluate the quality of ‘Tommy Atkins’ mango from the Integrated Production (IP) coated with cassava starch (S) associated with essential oils and chitosan. Mango was harvested, at the commercial maturity, from a certified orchard by the Mango IP. The coatings were: Control; S 3%; S 3% + Foeniculum 0.9% (SF); S 3% + Origanum 0.5% (SO), and S 2% + Chitosan 2% (SCH). Coated mangos were stored for 20 days at 12+1°C and 80 + 2% RH and, following, transferred to room conditions (24+2°C; 75+4% RH) for more 12 days, simulating the marketing condition. The combination SCH delayed ripening, maintaining the coloration, soluble solids, and acidity contents, providing mangos with purchase intention and flavor higher than the control.

Index terms
Chlorophyl fluorescence; Foeniculum vulgare; Origanum vulgare; edible coatings