Composite coatings of gellan gum and inulin with lactobacillus casei: enhancing the post-harvest quality of guava

Guava is a highly sought-after tropical fruit in the market due to its high content of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other phenolic compounds. However, due to its climacteric nature, it has a short post-harvest shelf life. The aim of this study was to develop coatings based on gellan gum (GG...