Fruit and vegetable are a perishable food and so its preservation is needed for good quality and safety by inactivating or hindering the growth of micro-organisms which increase its shelf life. The good shelf-life with higher nutritional value is one of the main consumers demand. The many preservation technologies are available to preserve the fruits and vegetables, one of them is edible coating which is considered as a new approach for minimal processing of fruits and vegetables and its preservation. It regulates the oxygen and carbon dioxide transmission rate between coated material and environment and prevents ripening, senescence and decay process. It can be used to preserve and extend the shelf life of the fruits and vegetables, meat and meat products, dairy products, and bakery products. It also reduces the oil absorption rate at the time of frying of chips or other related products. So, it can be used in any kind of food to extend the shelf life and also to improve the food properties.