Ascorbic acid as antibrowning agent carried in alginate-based
edible coating contribute not only to color retention in fresh-cut
mango, but also to improve the antioxidant potential of fresh-cut
mangoes. According to the results, it can be concluded that freshcut
Kent mango can be stored 12 days at 4 C, without detrimental
nutritional and physicochemical quality. The use of edible
coating in these types of fruit could be considered as safe and
effective treatment. Future research should be focused on evaluating
the effect of whole or fresh-cut ‘kent’ mangoes treated with
edible coatings on sensorial quality.