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Burlat cherry quality after long range transport: optimization of packaging conditions.

Author(s) : REMÓN S., VENTURINI M. E., LÓPEZ-BUESA P., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The purpose of this work was to determine the shelf life of Burlat cherries packaged in modified atmospheres during transportation and commercialisation. Cherries were harvested at commercial maturity and packaged in trays covered with polypropylene films with different permeabilities. All cherries were transported in a refrigerated truck from Zaragoza (Spain) to Milan (Italy) over a transport period of 5 days. After transportation, cherries were submitted to a commercialization period. The results show that modified atmosphere packaging using polypropylene films of intermediate permeability extends postharvest cherry shelf life up to 15-20 days at 5 °C. Under these conditions, acidity levels remain higher, anthocyanin synthesis is reduced, lower levels of oxidative enzymes are detected, and texture and sensorial quality improve. Moreover, films of intermediate permeability allow a temporary break in the cold chain without any reduction in the sensorial quality of the cherries.

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  • Original title: Burlat cherry quality after long range transport: optimization of packaging conditions.
  • Record ID : 2005-0753
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Innov. Food Sci. emerg. Technol. - vol. 4 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 2003

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