The preservation of quality of fresh products is relevant for the
industry due to its economic impact. This paper presents a comprehensive
review of the use of different sources of calcium to
preserve fresh fruits and vegetables in order to extend the shelf
life and enhance the nutritional value. Emphasis is on discussing
about the best sources of calcium, concentration, temperature
and method of application, suitability of the commodities; and
some hints for the cost/benefit analysis are presented.