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Effect of 1 and 100 kPa O2 atmospheric pretreatments of whole 'Spartan' apples on subsequent quality and shelf life of slices stored in modified atmosphere packages.

Author(s) : LU C., TOIVONEN M. A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Cut-surface browning, softening and off-flavour were significantly inhibited in Spartan apple slices by pretreatment of the whole fruit with 100 kPa O2 before cutting. All three pretreatment durations (5, 12, and 19 days) with 100 kPa d'O2 produced best quality (least fermentation product accumulation, little cut surface browning and firmer flesh) over 14 days of storage at 1 °C in modified atmosphere packages. Oxygen-use-related safety issues are mentioned.

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  • Original title: Effect of 1 and 100 kPa O2 atmospheric pretreatments of whole 'Spartan' apples on subsequent quality and shelf life of slices stored in modified atmosphere packages.
  • Record ID : 2001-1423
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest Biol. Technol. - vol. 18 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 2000/03

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