Potential of Annatto Seeds ( L.) Extract Together with Pectin-Edible Coatings: Application on Mulberry Fruits ( L.).

L., or mulberry, is a susceptible fleshy fruit due to its high respiratory rate and low storage stability, which shortens its shelf life and makes it difficult to commercialize in natura. Edible coatings, thin membranes produced directly on the desired surface, could improve food preservation, among other properties.