Effect of basil and chitosan coating on drying kinetic, color, texture and antioxidant activity of apple slices: hot air oven and vacuum drying

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The use of edible coatings can help reduce the undesired effects caused by the drying process of fruits and vegetables. In this study, the influence of two different edible coatings including basil and chitosan (0, 0.5 and 1 %) on drying kinetic, color, texture and antioxidant activity of apple slices were ...