The MPM with coating of CH and lemon EOL (CL) had the best acceptance by the panelists. Also, the total phenol content in this sample was among the highest. The stability of color, antimicrobial effect and firmness in the CL treatment showed that this coating is a viable option for MPM preservation. At any time during this study, the microbial growth values in the MPM affected the microbiological quality. The studied CH and EOL coatings did not have a significant effect on the firmness or elasticity of the MPM tissues during 11 days of storage. The total phenols and antioxidant capacity of the MPM were highly related to the studied coatings due to the EOL composition. The antimicrobial effect of the CN was lower than the one presented by the CL. Even though the physicochemical characteristics of the MPM with CH and orange EOL (CN) were acceptable, the sensory acceptance was lower than that of the MPM with CL and C0 due to off- flavors. CH and lemon EOL coatings can be considered for commercial purposes due to the characteristics conferred to MPM during refrigerated storage.