eggs (24.28) and noncoated eggs (9.38) after 30 d of storage at 20◦C. Bhaleand others(2003)evaluated internal and sensory quality of eggs coated with 1% and 2% chitosans (1100, 746, or 470 kDa) dis- solved in 1% and 2% acetic acid, respectively, during a 5-wk storage at 25 ◦C.