the original biscuits were hard, cracker-like rations given to sailors. Salt acted as a preservative, while minimal moisture helped prevent spoilage on long journeys across the sea. Once this ...

"Using our edible coating, we were able to prevent the growth of spoilage microorganisms in freshly cut capsicum for around 10 days in the fridge," Dr. Seididamyeh said. "This was mostly due to ...