Comparing the effect of two coating methods of Tetragonula laeviceps propolis water extraction on physical quality and shelf life of eggs kept in room temperature

• Main Authors: I., Kinasih, U., Julita, Y., Suryani, T., Cahyanto, E.M., Khoirunnisa, R.E., Putra
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2020
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/16028/1/49_02_12.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/16028/; http://www.mabjournal.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1003&catid=59:current-view&Itemid=56

Studies show that in the tropical region, like Indonesia, eggs have a low shelf life, ranging from 10 to 14 days when kept at room temperature. The application of natural coating material, such as propolis, could improve the shelf life of eggs. However, due to the high cost of the material, it is...