MUMBAI, India, Aug. 31 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641099802 A) filed by Cochin University Of Science And Technology Cusat on August 18, 2026, for An Edible Coating Composition For Preserving Fresh Produce, Process Of Preparation And Method Thereof.
Inventors include Panikkassery Sasidharan, Sari; Raghavan, Prasanth; and Mampulliyalil, Farsana.
The application for the patent was published on August 28, 2026, under issue no. 35/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION An edible coating composition for preserving fresh produce, process of preparation and method thereof The present invention relates to an edible coating composition for preserving fresh produce of fruits and vegetables that is biodegradable and hydrophobic. The present invention integrates green chemistry and food preservation by converting biowaste such as chitosan and lignin into value-added, edible coating composition, which can be applied on the surface of fresh produce of fruits and vegetables as film. These films act as protective coatings, reducing microbial attack, moisture loss, and spoilage thus extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.
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