Several studies of ECs incorporated with antimicrobials such as potassium sorbate have been performed.
elaborated ECs based on chitosan with potassium sorbate.
However, the study only
determined
the effects of the coating on the growth of Rhizopus sp. and Cladosporium sp. Unfortunately, significant inhibitory effects of chitosan and potassium sorbate on fungal growth on fresh strawberries were not detected.