Formulization and characterization of guar gum and almond gum based composite coating and their application for shelf-life extension of okra (Hibiscus esculentus).

The current novel study aims was to development and characterization of gum based (guar gum: almond gum) composite formulations with or without addition of oregano essential oils to extend the shelf life of okra at ambient condition. In this study, the optimized composite of guar gum: almond gum (75:25 V/V) prepared with addition of different concentrations (0.05, 0.