Chitosan film incorporating orange essential
oil provided the good inhibition against mold on
orange flavored butter cake, thus extending the shelf
life of the cake. It can also protect the moisture loss
from cake during storage and then keep the best
cake texture with acceptable sensory characteristics.
Chitosan film incorporating orange essential oil had
potential to extend the storage life and maintain the
best keeping quality of orange flavored bakery
products, fruit cake or other cakes that have the
innate flavor compatible with orange aroma.