Abstract :

Fruits and vegetable have their own self life. After harvesting, perishable fruits and vegetables that require combined afforts by growers, storage operators, processors, and retailers to maintain quality and reduce food loss and waste. The extent of coordination can vary greatly from loose in the case of local food supplies to complex for global supply chains. For smooth coordination and fresh use of vegetables and fruits, shelf life of fruits and vegetables can be increased using some plants like Aloe vera, Lemon, Turmeric and also by using some plant products like Castor oil or rich source of Ascorbic acid.

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Keywords :

edible preservatives, Fruits, increasing self life, Post harvest issues, vegetables

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