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

Author(s) : ATI T. al-, HOTCHKISS J. H.

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.

Links


See other book excerpts from the same source (13)
See source