Y.N. Gavhane

Post harvest spoilage of fruits and vegetables is a common major problem and ways to reduce this spoilage are constantly explored. Chitosan is a natural polymer which obtained from deacetylation of chitin. It is a versatile polymer and its coating has proved to increase the shelf life of the fruits and vegetables. Present review summarizes different fruits and vegetables whose shelf-life has been increased using chitosan coatings. The coating being biodegradable and non-toxic for consumption has wide applications in the near future.