MUMBAI, India, Oct. 11 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202441028155 A) filed by Dr. Aruna Sreetna; Amudhan R; Anban S; Disanth R; Harish Madhavan S; Ahilan M; and Nandhakumar A, Erode, Tamil Nadu, on April 5, 2024, for 'shelf life extension of brinjal using edible coating.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Aruna Sreetna; Amudhan R; Anban S; Disanth R; Harish Madhavan S; Ahilan M; and Nandhakumar A.
The application for the patent was published on Oct. 10, under issue no. 41/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Shelf life extension of brinjal using edible coming from taro root. Edible coalings are soluble formulations applied on food surfaces such that a thin layer of edible film is formed directly on the food surface or between different layers of components to prevent the migration of moisture, oxygen, and solute into the Food. The Edible coating is mainly made of starch contents so taro roots are rich in starch content get the mucilage From taro roots and make edible coating. By applying the coating in brinjal by 21 dip to it. By applying the Edible coating we can reduce microbial activity, and fund spoilage and can reduce browning. As the brinjal is a sensory product that can spoil easily applying these coatings can exlend its shelrlife up (0 miolher 01'": week. This coating can be used in fruits and vegetables to prevent post-harvest losses."
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