Xedafin, innovation in Postharvest Coatings to Extend Fruit Shelf Life

Xedafin: Innovation in Postharvest Coatings to Extend Fruit Shelf Life

In the horticultural sector, one of the biggest challenges does not end at harvest, but continues with product preservation and commercialization. Maintaining quality, reducing losses, and offering attractive fruit to consumers are key factors for profitability. In this context, Xeda Iberica has developed Xedafin, an innovative fruit coating that acts as a comprehensive postharvest solution.

What is Xedafin?

Xedafin is a coating formulated with authorized food additives that is applied to fruit after harvest. Its main function is to create a protective layer that enhances the appearance of the fruit and extends its shelf life.

This product is specifically designed for the surface treatment of fresh fruit, especially during storage and handling processes in packing houses.

What is it used for?

The use of Xedafin provides multiple benefits in fruit preservation:
• Reduces mechanical damage caused by handling.
• Decreases dehydration and weight loss.
• Slows down the ripening process and the effects of senescence.
• Maintains firmness and natural color of the fruit.
• Reduces browning and skin blemishes.

In addition, it allows fruit to be handled under cold conditions without compromising quality, facilitating processing and commercialization.

How does it work?

Xedafin works by forming a protective film on the surface of the fruit. This layer acts as a barrier that:
• Protects against external damage during storage.
• Reduces water loss.
• Regulates gas exchange, slowing down the fruit’s metabolism.

Thanks to this mechanism, the fruit maintains its organoleptic properties for a longer period.

Product application

One of Xedafin’s main innovations is its application method through thermonebulization, using equipment such as Electrofog. This system allows:
• Application directly in storage chambers.
• Treatment of large volumes of fruit in a short time (up to 200 tons per hour).
• Elimination of water use, reducing waste and improving process sustainability.

Application is usually carried out when closing the chamber and can be repeated depending on the type of storage, whether in normal or controlled atmosphere.

This Xeda international's product, represents an advanced technological solution to one of the main challenges in the horticultural sector: maintaining quality after harvest. Thanks to its ability to protect, preserve, and enhance fruit appearance, it stands out as a key tool for producers and distributors seeking efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness in the market.