O. ficus-indica (OFI) mucilage edible coating (MEC) was tested on kiwifruit slices.
MEC reduced weight loss by 2.5% of kiwifruit slices during shelf life.
MEC maintained mechanical properties and flavor quality of kiwifruit slices.
MEC + Tween 20 reduced yeast plate count and maintained total pectin on kiwifruit slices.
MEC could be an alternative to preserve quality and shelf life of kiwifruit slices.