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Effect of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and controlled atmosphere (CA) storage on the quality of snow pea pods (Pisum sativum L. var. saccharatum).

Author(s) : PARIASCA J. A. T., MIYAZAKI T., HISAKA H., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The effects of precooling (MAP) and (CA) storage on the storability of snow pea pods (Pisum sativum L. var. saccharatum) at 5 °C were determined. Bagging pods with polymethyl pentene polymeric films (PMP) of 25 and 35 µm thickness, in conjunction with precooling, modified the in-bag atmosphere concentration to approximately 5 kPa O2 and 5 kPa CO2, leading to better maintenance of the pod external quality (appearance and color), as well as internal quality (chlorophyll, ascorbic acid, and sugar contents). Sensory scores were also maintained. The appearance of pods stored under CA conditions was much better than that of air-stored pods (control).

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  • Original title: Effect of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and controlled atmosphere (CA) storage on the quality of snow pea pods (Pisum sativum L. var. saccharatum).
  • Record ID : 2001-2293
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest Biol. Technol. - vol. 21 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 2001/01

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