Edible coatings are used to create a modified atmosphere and to reduce weight loss
during transport and storage (Baldwin, 1994). In fact, the barrier characteristics to gas
exchange for films and coatings are the subjects of much recent interest (Tripathi &
Dubey, 2004). Development of films with selective permeability characteristics,
especially to O2, CO2 and ethylene allow some control of fruit respiration and can reduce
growth of microorganisms (Cuq et al., 1995).