Application of candelilla wax-based edible coating with fermented extract of tarbush as natural antioxidants source
resulted in a positive effect reducing the weight loss and maintain the water activity and the firmness improving significantly the quality and shelf life of apples Golden delicious for 8 weeks in marketing conditions. This edible coating did not alter appearance and taste of apples in the sensory evaluation. Even the application of edible coating AWC improves the shelf life and quality of apples. This work is an initial effort for the use of phenolic compounds derived from tannin biodegradation during the fungal solid-state fermentation of tarbush leaves as an alternative to increase the value and use of these plants widely distributed in semiarid regions of Mexico.