In stored apples and pears , alterations may appear in the form of superficial browning attributed to the stress caused by low temperatures. Among these alterations, the most common is superficial scalding, a superficial necrosis of the skin that affects the first five or six epidermal layers and that generally develops after months of cold storage.Naturcover Conservation Extra, by DECCO, is a natural edible coating, belonging to the Decconatur product line (zero residue products); applied in drencher, delays the onset of scalding symptoms. Tested by Decco and the CSIC on an industrial scale in two consecutive campaigns, and in different varieties of apple and pear, it has been shown to slow down the ripening of fruits and their respiratory intensity and delays the development of scalds. Its application is recommended for apple and pear.