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Chitosan, a polymer based material for edible coating, also has _______ properties.

(a) antifungal

(b) antioxidant

(c) antifogging

(d) thickening

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This is a very interesting question from Edible, Biobased and Biodegradable Food Packaging Materials topic in portion Edible, Biobased and Biodegradable Food Packaging Materials of Food Packaging Technology

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The correct answer is (a) antifungal

To elaborate: Chitosan, a polymer based material for edible coating, also has antifungal properties. Chitosan is used as an edible coating in cucumbers and bell pepper, where its primary function is – moisture barrier.

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