NATUREN

Naturen is an innovative coating that helps to extend the life of cut fruits. Naturen is an edible substance with a specific molecular structure and size and is used as a key ingredient in the manufacture of coatings with properties to reduce moisture loss, browning reaction, and microorganisms' growth rate, thus allows 2-3 times longer shelf life when applied on cut fruits - without affecting the color, smell, taste and texture of the fruit - and is harmless to consume.

The conventional technology involves coatings with one or more substances, such as citric acid, ascorbic acid and calcium chloride, etc., however, the coating must be done layer by layer.

Based on the results of testing the application of edible coatings (Laboratory samples) with durian, grapefruit, mango and jackfruit, it was found that the pulp life of these fruits is effectively extended up to 15 days (the tested fruits were qualitatively selected and went through a post-harvest process). 

There are consumer demands for many agricultural products, but there is a lack of coating formulas with properties and efficacy suitable for each type of produce, thus new coating formulas need to be developed to further add value to agricultural products. 

The current coating formulation has been developed for high-value tuberous vegetables and shoots for export, such as asparagus and trimmed lemongrass. The coating is also used on thin-shelled fruit to slow down the ripening process and the rate of infection from the internal chemical changes of the fruits. Vegetable and fruit processing industries such as cassava starch, cassava and dried fruits can also employ the use of this coating to replace or reduce harmful chemical use as well.