Edible chitosan–rice husk cellulose nanocrystal films and coatings with cinnamon <i>vs.</i> lemongrass essential oils: antifungal efficacy for mango anthracnose under tropical ambient storage
Journal: Sustainable Food Technology
Year: 2026

Essential oils improved the functionality of chitosan–rice husk cellulose nanocrystal (CS–CNC) films. Coatings with cinnamon or lemongrass essential oil inhibited C. gloeosporioides and delayed mango deterioration during storage.