Lemongrass essential oil incorporated into alginate-based edible coating for shelf-life extension and quality retention of fresh-cut pineapple.

Highlights: [•] Edible coatings were used for fresh-cut pineapple during low temperature storage. [•] Alginate-based coating incorporated with 0.3% lemongrass was the best formulation. [•] This formulation has potential to extend the shelf life and maintain the quality. [•] Lemongrass (0.5%) had negative effect on taste and firmness of coated samples. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]