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Development of a mathematical model of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) systems for apples.

Author(s) : MERTS I., CLELAND D. J., BANKS N. H., et al.

Summary

An unsteady-state mathematical model was developed for MAP of apples in cartons. Key processes included in the model were: fruit respiration as a function of temperature and fruit O2 and CO2 concentrations; heat, O2, CO2, N2 and H2O exchange between the fruit, package and external atmospheres; changes in MAP film permeability with temperature; condensation of moisture within the package; and moisture sorption by paper-based packaging materials. Gas concentrations and temperature were assumed to be uniform throughout the package. Use of the model as a package design and optimization tool would substantially reduce the time, cost and risk of developing and testing new MA packaging systems.

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  • Original title: Development of a mathematical model of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) systems for apples.
  • Record ID : 2004-1242
  • Languages: English
  • Source: 21st IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Serving the Needs of Mankind.
  • Publication date: 2003/08/17

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