Effect of gelatin-Zataria multiflora Boiss based edible coating on quality characteristics and shelf life of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) fillet during refrigerator storage

In this study the effects of gelatin edible coating and Zataria multiflora Boiss essential oil were examined on the quality of silver carp fillet during 21 days of refrigerated storage (4ºC). Treatments were included: raw fillets without any treatment (Control), treated fillets with 4% gelatin edible coating (treatment 1), fillet with gelatin coating and 0.2% Z. multiflora essential oil (treatment 2) and fillet with gelatin coating and 0.4% Z. multiflora essential oil (treatment 3). Treatment the fillet with gelatin coating Z. multiflora essential oil has significant (P