Table 1.
Comparative study of weight loss in coated and uncoated fruits.
| Fruit | Initial wt. gm | Final wt. in gm | Wt.% loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coated Banana (Fig. 3A) | 69.15 | 60.14 (after 10 days) | 13.02% |
| Uncoated Banana (Fig. 3A) | 61.17 | 45.60 (after 10 days) | 25.45% |
| Coated Apple (Fig. 4A) | 93.82 | 78.15 (after 25 days) | 16.70% |
| Uncoated (Fig. 4A | 95.71 | 29.46 (after 25 days) | 69.21% |
| Uncoated apple slice (Fig. 4B) | 24.33 | 7.99 (after 3 days) | 67.15% |
| Coated apple slice (Fig. 4B) | 25.2 | 17.49 (after 3 days) | 30.59% |