Application of packaging and modified atmosphere to fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.

Type of excerpt: Book chapter

Summary

This article describes an interesting survey on the various aspects of clean packaging and on the need to apply modified atmospheres to the products. The following items are described: current status; shortcomings; effect on microorganisms (O2, CO2, respiration); permeability (Fick's Law, Henry's Law) and factors affecting permeability; mathematical models; case study of apples.

Details

Original title: Application of packaging and modified atmosphere to fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.
Record ID : 2003-2846
Languages: English
Source: Fresh-cut fruits and vegetables: science, technology and market.
Publication date: 2002
Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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Themes: Packaging;
Fruit;
Vegetables
Keywords: Modified atmosphere; Fresh produce; Vegetable; Survey; Packaging; Fruit