Edible Coatings and Films to Improve Food Quality

Introduction Elizabeth Baldwin and Robert Hagenmaier Protein-based films and coatings Maria B. Perez-Gago Edible coatings from lipids, waxes, and resins David J. Hall Polysaccharide coatings Robert Soliva-Fortuny, Maria Alejandra Rojas-Grau, and Olga Martin-Belloso Gas-exchange properties of edible films and coatings Robert D. Hagenmaier Role of edible film and coating additives Roberto de Jesus Avena-Bustillos and Tara H. McHugh Coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables Jinhe Bai and Anne Plotto Coatings for minimally processed fruits and vegetables Sharon Dea, Christian Ghidelli, Maria B. Perez-Gago, and Anne Plotto Applications of edible films and coatings to processed foods Tara H. McHugh and Roberto de…