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Atmospheric composition and quality of fresh mushrooms in modified atmosphere packages as affected by storage temperature abuse.

Author(s) : TANO K., ARUL J., DOYON G., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) were packaged in 4-litre modified atmosphere containers, and a steady-state atmosphere of 5 and 10% was maintained at 4 °C. Temperature was fluctuated from 4 to 20 °C during 12-d storage period in cycles: 2 days at 4 °C followed by 2 days at 20 °C. Temperature increase during fluctuations caused anoxic atmospheres both in O2 (1.5%) and CO2 (22 to 10%). The quality of mushrooms stored under temperature fluctuating regime was severely affected as indicated by extensive browning, loss of firmness, and the level of ethanol in the tissue compared to mushrooms stored at constant temperature. Modified-atmosphere packaging was thus adversely affected by temperature fluctuations.

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  • Original title: Atmospheric composition and quality of fresh mushrooms in modified atmosphere packages as affected by storage temperature abuse.
  • Record ID : 2000-3040
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Ital. J. Food Sci. - vol. 64 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 1999/11
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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