4. Conclusions
In conclusion, the present study shows that gum arabic, as a preservative material, could delay the ripening process by inhibiting the respiration rate and ethylene production in tomato fruit.
This suggests that gum arabic not only extends the storage life but also preserves the antioxidant capacity during storage and also suggests that gum arabic is promising as an edible coating to be used in commercial postharvest applications for prolonging the storage life and preserving antioxidant levels of tomato fruit.