Not all the edible coatings used maintained the quality of kiwi fruit slices after 12 days of storage at 4 -1 C. The effectiveness of the chitosan coating was strongly influenced by the acid used in the formulation and alginate coating did not impart benefits in the quality and shelf life of kiwifruit slices. The Aloe vera coated slices retain the distinctiveness sensory attributes of kiwifruit and scored similar to control samples and chitosan-C in overall sensory preference. Also only slight color changes were observed in kiwifruit slices coated with either chitosan-C or Aloe vera. From amicrobiological point of view, the Aloe vera and chitosan-AC coated slices had a shelf life of 11 days; nevertheless, the sensory panel completely rejected the chitosan-AC slices and this coating did not prevent the ascorbic acid oxidation and tissue softening. The Aloe vera coating maintains the quality of kiwifruit slices by reducing the microbial proliferation and preventing the tissue softening compared to chitosan and alginate edible coatings. According to our results, Aloe vera could be an alternative coating in fresh-cut fruits