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Effect of modified atmosphere packaging on the kinetics of vitamin C degradation in mangos.

Author(s) : YAMASHITA F., BENASSI M. de T., KIECKBUSCH T. G.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The kinetics of vitamin C degradation was determined in mangos cv. Keitt, individually sealed in low-density polyethylene films and in a heat-shrinkable copolymer film using non-sealed mangos as the control. Samples were stored for up to 5 weeks at 12, 17 and 22 °C. The use of modified atmosphere packaging reduced the rate constant of degradation at all temperatures studied. A first order kinetics model was observed for vitamin C degradation. Vitamin C content of individually packaged mangos was less affected by storage temperature than the control.

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  • Original title: Effect of modified atmosphere packaging on the kinetics of vitamin C degradation in mangos.
  • Record ID : 2001-2782
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Braz. J. Food Technol. - vol. 2 - n. 1-2
  • Publication date: 1999
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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