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Chemistry Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia
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Optimization and Characterization of Moringa-Enriched Cassava Starch Coatings for Strawberry Preservation Chairun Nisak; Refilda Refilda; Yefrida Yefrida
AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment) Vol. 10 No. 3 (2026)
Publisher : Asia Pacific Network for Sustainable Agriculture, Food and Energy (SAFE-Network)

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Strawberries are non-climacteric fruits that are highly perishable and have a short shelf life. Preserving fruit with edible coatings has garnered significant attention because of their low cost and ease of preparation. This study determined the optimal formulation of an edible coating made from cassava starch and moringa leaf extract based on its effects on strawberry physicochemical properties, and then examined the characteristics of the optimal edible coating. Strawberries coated with different edible coating formulations were stored at 28°C for nine days, and physicochemical properties including weight loss, decay rate, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, and antioxidant activity were evaluated. The results showed that strawberries coated with the edible coating performed better than uncoated strawberries on day 9. Strawberries treated with T5 comprising 2% cassava starch, 0.5% CMC, 1% glycerol, 1.5% moringa leaf extract, and 95% distilled water exhibited the best results, with a weight loss of 27.52%, spoilage of 4.44%, total dissolved solids of 8.07%, total titratable acidity of 1.31%, and total antioxidant activity of 24.39 mg AAE/gFW. We characterised the T5 edible coating using FTIR, viscosity, and spreadability tests, compared with the treatment without moringa leaf extract (T2). FTIR revealed chemical interactions between cassava starch and moringa leaf extract in T5 and T2. The viscosity of T5 1628.67 cP is lower than that of T2 1817.33 cP. The spreading power of T5 2.13 g·cm/s is greater than that of T2 1.96 g·cm/s. Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):SDG 2: Zero HungerSDG 3: Good Health and Well-beingSDG 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionSDG 15: Life on Land
Co-Authors Chairun Nisak Yefrida Yefrida