CHAPTER 3.3-wax

Waxing generally reduces the respiration and transpiration rates.

• TRUE

• FALSE

SKIN COATING: defined as artificial application

of a very thin film of wax or oil or

other material to the surface of the

fruits or vegetables as an addition

to or replacement for the natural

wax coating.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Coating fruit can gives advantages as below details EXCEPT:

• Improved appearance

• Protects fruits from

  microbiological infection

• Prevents chilling injury

• Rapid drying, competitive price and

  easy clean up

Below is the methods for wax coating fruit except:

• Dip

• Foam

• Spray

• Cut

Bees wax produces by (a)