The composite was
mixed thoroughly and slowly brought down to room temperature
followed by the addition of 0.5 % tween 80
(emulsifier). Sodium alginate (0.5 %) was incorporated and
the emulsion was homogenized (Virtis homogenizer, Gardiner,
New York) at a high-speed of 3000 rpm for 5 min.
The coatings were applied by dipping the chillies in the
coating solution for 5 min and then surface dried in the
stream of dehumidified air.